Winning blow: bishop to d4 (b2·3)
c9-20056Puzzle 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
38. Bd4 Ne2 39. Kd3 Kf5 40. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: king to d3 (+4.4).
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Kf7, then Kd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #848.
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