Winning blow: bishop to c7 (g3·2)
c9-21263Puzzle 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
20. Bxc7 d6 21. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (+8.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then Bxf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #632.
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