Winning blow: bishop to d2 (c3·2)
c9-24018Puzzle 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
32. Bxd2 Qxg3 33. Qf6 Qg6 34. Qxg6 hxg6 35. Bxf4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- queen to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (+4.0).
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxg3, then Qf6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #876.
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