Winning blow: bishop to b2 (a1·3)
c9-13436Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
31. Bxb2 Qxb2+ 32. Bg2 Qa2 33. Qxa2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+8.6).
- Well found: bishop to g2 (#10).
- Strong! queen to a2 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxb2+, then Bg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #402.
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