Winning blow: bishop to c2 (b1·4)
c9-12195Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
19. Bc2 Qxd4+ 20. Rxd4 Rxc8 21. Bb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: rook to d4 (+3.1).
- A natural move: bishop to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qxd4+, then Rxd4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #596.
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