Winning blow: bishop to e3 (c1·5)
c9-16885Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
28. Be3 Bxg3 29. Rc1 Kf6 30. Kd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: rook to c1 (+4.7).
- A natural move: king to d3.
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Bxg3, then Rc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #85.
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