Winning blow: bishop to c1 (b2)
c9-15302Puzzle 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
31. Bc1 Qg8 32. Kb2 Kc8 33. Rd2
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- Spot on — king to b2 (+3.5).
- A natural move: rook to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qg8, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #753.
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