Winning blow: bishop to c4 (d3·3)
c9-14093Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
25. Bc4 Be6 26. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to d5, and you stand better (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be6, then Bxd5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #900.
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