Winning blow: bishop to f2 (e1)
c9-09602Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Bf2 h4 20. Qg4 h3 21. Qxe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+1.5).
- queen to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (+1.6).
- You reach a winning position (+1.6).
- If instead h4, then Qg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #88.
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