Winning blow: bishop to f8 (g7·4)
c9-09107Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
33. Bf8 c4 34. b4 Rf6 35. Bc5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f8 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead c4, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #366.
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