Winning blow: bishop to d2 (e3·2)
c9-22546Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Bxd2 Bxe2 32. Bxg6 Bxf1 33. Bxh5 Bd3 34. Bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (+3.1).
- Precise: bishop to h5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxe2, then Bxg6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #34.
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