Winning blow: bishop to b4 (e1·2)
c9-13544Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
18. Bxb4 axb4 19. Nxg7
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on b4 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.3).
- Spot on — knight to g7 (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead axb4, then Nxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #890.
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