Winning blow: bishop to d4 (c5)
c9-20275Puzzle 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
21. Bd4 Ba7 22. Qg7+ Ke7 23. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (+5.0).
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Ba7, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #408.
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