Winning blow: bishop to d3
c9-00122Shuffle Rating 780Theme: 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
12. Bxd3 Qxd3 13. Bh6 Rg6 14. Qxc5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- bishop to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qxd3, then Bh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #672.
SP-672 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
Explore position #672Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play