Winning blow: bishop to c4 (d5·3)
c9-16870Puzzle 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
20. Bc4 Bxb5 21. Qb3 Qc6 22. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- queen to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Bxb5, then Qb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #347.
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