Winning blow: bishop to d3 (f1·5)
c9-15177Puzzle 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
28. Bxd3 Qc8 29. Rxc8 Kxh5 30. Rxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#4).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead e5, then Rxg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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