Winning blow: bishop to c1 (f4·2)
c9-21338Puzzle 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
36. Bc1 a2 37. Bb2 Kd8 38. c4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c1 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Well found: bishop to b2 (+5.6).
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead a2, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #412.
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