Winning blow: bishop to f4 (h2)
c9-00618Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
15. Bxf4 Qxh5 16. f3 g5 17. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Ne6, then Be3 and you win the knight.
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