Winning blow: bishop to d3 (e2·3)
c9-17958Puzzle 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
20. Bd3 Qxf2+ 21. Kc1 Na6 22. Bxa6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qxf2+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #86.
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