Winning blow: bishop to b4 (d2·3)
c9-20586Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
33. Bb4+ Ke5 34. Bc3+ Kd6 35. Rd1+ Bd3 36. Rxd3+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to c3 (#4).
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#3).
- Best move. rook to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke5, then Bc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #534.
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