Winning blow: bishop to d4 (e5·2)
c9-20995Puzzle 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
29. Bd4 Rb5 30. Qc1 Qxc1 31. Rxc1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — queen to c1 (+4.2).
- Strong! rook to c1 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Rg6, then Qxb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #440.
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