Winning blow: bishop to d2 (c3)
c9-16061Puzzle 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
22. Bd2 Qg8 23. Qh1 Nc7 24. Qh3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- queen to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qg8, then Qh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #76.
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