Winning blow: bishop to f3
c9-05777Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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. Bxf3 Bxc3 13. Bd5 Rf8 14. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to c3 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxc3, then Bd5 and you stay on top.
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