Winning blow: bishop to c2 (d1·2)
c9-14588Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
29. Bc2+ d3 30. Bxd3+ Ke5 31. f4+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: bishop to d3 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d3, then Bxd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #565.
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