Winning blow: bishop to b2 (c1)
c9-19700Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
27. Bb2 Qxc4 28. Ra3 cxd4 29. Rd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- rook to a3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to d3 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qxc4, then Ra3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #949.
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