Winning blow: bishop to e3 (g5)
c9-18895Puzzle 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
40. Be3 Rf5 41. Qd4 Rf7 42. g3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rf5, then Qd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #410.
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