Winning blow: bishop to f2 (g3·2)
c9-16894Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
34. Bf2 b6 35. Qxb6 Nc6 36. Rd5 Qxb2+ 37. Qxb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: queen to b6 (+4.2).
- A natural move: rook to d5.
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b6, then Qxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #569.
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