Winning blow: bishop to d3 (e2·6)
c9-27691Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
23. Bxd3 Bxd3 24. Bf4 e5 25. Rxd3 exf4 26. Rxf4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on d3 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.1).
- Well found: bishop to f4 (+3.0).
- Precise: rook to d3 is the top choice (+3.0).
- Best move. rook to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bxd3, then Bf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #247.
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