Winning blow: bishop to d4 (a1·6)
c9-17969Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
32. Bd4 Bxd4+ 33. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Well found: queen to d4 (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Bxd4+, then Qxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #210.
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