Winning blow: bishop to c4 (b3)
c9-14531Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
19. Bxc4 Kh8 20. Bxe6 Na4 21. Qb4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (+3.9).
- A natural move: queen to b4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Nxc4, then Qxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #93.
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