Winning blow: bishop to d4 (f2)
c9-06127Puzzle 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
16. Bxd4 dxe4 17. Rh3 c5 18. Bf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — rook to h3 (+3.4).
- Precise: bishop to f2 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qf4+, then Nf3 and you win the bishop.
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