Winning blow: bishop to b3 (d1)
c9-21236Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
18. Bb3 Re5 19. Rd8+ Re8 20. Rxe8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to b3.
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re5, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #789.
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