Winning blow: bishop to f4 (c1·2)
c9-10574Puzzle 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
20. Bxf4 Bxf4 21. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — bishop to g8 (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxf4, then Bxg8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #84.
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