Winning blow: bishop to e3 (b6)
c9-19903Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
25. Be3 Bb4 26. Rac1 Rac8+ 27. Bc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+1.6).
- If instead Bb4, then Rac1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #710.
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