Winning blow: bishop to c1 (a3)
c9-12204Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
39. Bc1 Bxd4+ 40. cxd4 Qxf5+ 41. Qxf5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to c1.
- Well found: pawn to d4 (#3).
- Strong! queen to f5 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxd4+, then cxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #768.
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