Winning blow: bishop to f2 (g1)
c9-07792Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
14. Bf2 d4 15. Be4 Rc8 16. f5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Rc8, then Bh5 and you stay on top.
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