Winning blow: bishop to f3 (e2)
c9-08150Puzzle rating: 1088Theme: 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
15. Bxf3 Qxg3+ 16. Ke2 Ng4 17. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: king to e2 (+3.5).
- Strong! bishop to e3 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead f5, then Bxh6 and you win the bishop.
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