Winning blow: bishop to e2 (d1)
c9-13265Puzzle 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
29. Be2 f5 30. Nb7 Bf8 31. Qd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- knight to b7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Bxc5+, then Qxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
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