Winning blow: bishop to c3 (a1·3)
c9-17094Puzzle 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
29. Bc3 Bc6 30. Ra7 Be5 31. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- rook to a7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Kf8, then Ra3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #416.
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