Winning blow: bishop to e4 (c2·3)
c9-20066Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
29. Be4+ d5 30. Nxd5 Rxg2+ 31. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: knight to d5 (#3).
- Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d5, then Nxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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