Winning blow: bishop to f4 (c1)
c9-03862Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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. Bxf4 cxd6 13. Qg3 Nc4 14. Bd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- queen to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead cxd6, then Qg3 and you stay on top.
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