Winning blow: bishop to b3
c9-13001Puzzle 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
34. Bb3 a5 35. Ba2 Bxg4 36. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b3 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- bishop to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Bxg4, then Bxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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