Winning blow: bishop to a1 (c3)
c9-13293Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
22. Ba1 Bxd4 23. Bxd4 Nc6 24. bxa4 Nxd4 25. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to a4 is the top choice (+3.2).
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxd4, then Bxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #729.
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