Winning blow: bishop to d4 (g1·3)
c9-17371Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
33. Bxd4 Nxb6 34. Bxb6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxb6, then Bxb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #269.
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