Winning blow: bishop to d2 (e1·5)
c9-18572Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. Bd2 g5 21. Nxg5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead g5, then Nxg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #378.
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