Winning blow: bishop to c2 (g6)
c9-15138Puzzle 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
17. Bc2 g4 18. e4 Kb8 19. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead h4, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #761.
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