Winning blow: bishop to d3 (e2·2)
c9-13421Puzzle 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
35. Bd3 Qf2+ 36. Kd1 Qxf7 37. Bf4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Qf2+, then Be2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
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