Winning blow: bishop to c3 (a1·2)
c9-15002Puzzle 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
30. Bc3 g6 31. Kd3 Rxg2 32. Be1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- king to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e1 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Ng3+, then Ke3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #401.
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