Winning blow: bishop to d3 (e2·7)
c9-17613Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
22. Bxd3 Qc2+ 23. Bxc2 c6 24. Ra8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — bishop to c2 (#4).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c6, then Ra8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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