Winning blow: bishop to d3 (f1·3)
c9-20229Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
26. Bd3+ e4 27. Bxe4+ Rxe4 28. g6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#3).
- Strong! pawn to g6 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead e4, then Bxe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #22.
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