Winning blow: bishop to c2 (d1)
c9-13417Puzzle 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. Bc2 Qd4 30. bxc4 b5 31. Be1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+4.0).
- A natural move: bishop to e1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qc5, then bxc4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #812.
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