Winning blow: bishop to e3 (g1·4)
c9-18029Puzzle 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
9. Be3 Ng3+ 10. Kg1 c6 11. Qd1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: king to g1 (+3.8).
- Precise: queen to d1 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Ng3+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #413.
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