Winning blow: bishop to f3 (e2·7)
c9-22233Puzzle rating: 1890Theme: 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
31. Bf3 Qd3 32. Bc6+ Kxc6 33. Rc1+ Kd7 34. Qxg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (+4.1).
- Strong! rook to c1 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qd3, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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