Winning blow: bishop to b4 (c3·5)
c9-26106Puzzle 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
32. Bb4 Rxc4 33. Bxf8 Kxf8 34. Rxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: bishop to f8 (+3.6).
- Precise: rook to e5 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rxc4, then Bxf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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