Winning blow: bishop to e2 (d3)
c9-14278Puzzle 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
23. Be2 Ne5 24. Qc3 f6 25. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c1 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Ne5, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #334.
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