Winning blow: bishop to c3 (e1·4)
c9-25138Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
25. Bc3 Nxc1 26. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: bishop to g7 (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Nxc1, then Bxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #735.
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