Winning blow: bishop to c4 (e2·3)
c9-20459Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
17. Bc4+ Kh8 18. Nf7+ Kg8 19. Nd8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: knight to f7 (#3).
- Precise: knight to d8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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