Winning blow: bishop to a4 (c2)
c9-14233Puzzle 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
31. Bxa4 Kc8 32. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Bxd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #753.
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