Winning blow: bishop to b2 (a1·4)
c9-25516Puzzle 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
33. Bb2 Rb3 34. Kc2 Rhh3 35. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rb3, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #944.
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