Winning blow: bishop to b4 (c3·6)
c9-09763Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
24. Bxb4 Qxf6+ 25. Rxf6 Rxf6 26. Re1
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: rook to f6 (#4).
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxf6+, then Rxf6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
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