Winning blow: bishop to d4 (f2·6)
c9-09351Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
12. Bxd4 Bg7 13. Qe7 Bxa2 14. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- queen to e7 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to g7 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bg7, then Qe7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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