Winning blow: bishop to e3 (d2·4)
c9-15919Puzzle 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
30. Bxe3 c1=Q+ 31. Bxc1 e6 32. Bh6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: bishop to c1 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to h6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead c1=R+, then Bxc1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #184.
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