Winning blow: bishop to c3 (d2·6)
c9-16042Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Bc3 c5 32. Rf3 h4 33. Bxd4+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to c3.
- rook to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead c5, then Rf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #148.
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