Winning blow: bishop to d1 (c2·4)
c9-24149Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
17. Bd1 Qf5 18. Bg4 Qxg4 19. Nxg4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: bishop to g4 (+3.5).
- Strong! knight to g4 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf5, then Bg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #792.
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