Winning blow: bishop to f6 (b2·2)
c9-10394Puzzle 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
26. Bxf6+ Ke8 27. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Well found: bishop to h8 (+7.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Bxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #166.
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