Winning blow: bishop to c5 (d6·3)
c9-14990Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
34. Bxc5 a6 35. Qd3 Kc7 36. Bg4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g4.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead a6, then Qd3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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