Winning blow: bishop to d4 (c3·2)
c9-17143Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
19. Bxd4 Rf4 20. Bc3 Qg6 21. Qg3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: bishop to c3 (+2.7).
- A natural move: queen to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Rf4, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #275.
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