Winning blow: bishop to f6 (a1·6)
c9-10325Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
14. Bxf6+ Kd6 15. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: bishop to d8 (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd6, then Bxd8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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