Winning blow: bishop to c2 (b3·2)
c9-20411Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
9. Bxc2 Nf4 10. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nf4, then Bxe4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #454.
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