Winning blow: bishop to c4 (d3·11)
c9-17007Puzzle 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. Bc4 a5 32. Bxe6+ dxe6 33. Qc7
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to c4.
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to c7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a5, then Qf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #80.
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