Winning blow: bishop to c1
c9-02978Puzzle 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
17. Bxc1 Rc8 18. Bd2 Ba6 19. e4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc8, then Bd2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #198.
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