Winning blow: bishop to f6 (b2·9)
c9-08799Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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
19. Bxf6+ Bxf6 20. Rxb4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- Well found: rook to b4 (+8.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxf6, then Rxb4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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