Winning blow: bishop to e3 (c1·6)
c9-23326Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
24. Be3 d4 25. Qd6+ Ka8 26. Qxd4
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to e3.
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d4, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #949.
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