Winning blow: bishop to c2 (e4)
c9-19278Puzzle 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
30. Bc2 Be3+ 31. Kb1 Qe1+ 32. Ka2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: king to b1 (+4.0).
- Strong! king to a2 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qe1+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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