Winning blow: bishop to b7 (h1·10)
c9-18784Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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
31. Bb7+ Kxc7 32. Bf3+ Kb8 33. Ra8+ Kc7 34. Bxe2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Well found: bishop to f3 (+6.1).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- Best move. bishop to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxc7, then Bf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #607.
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