Winning blow: bishop to f6 (a1·2)
c9-03476Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
18. Bxf6+ Kg8 19. f3 Ne7 20. Bxe7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg8, then e7 and you win the bishop.
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