Winning blow: bishop to d2 (e1·6)
c9-27187Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
21. Bxd2 exd2+ 22. Kxd2 Qxg7 23. Nxg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — king to d2 (+3.6).
- Precise: knight to g7 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead exd2+, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #570.
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