Winning blow: bishop to f6 (g7·6)
c9-10881Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
23. Bf6 Be4 24. Qg4+ Bg6 25. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to f6.
- Spot on — queen to g4 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Be4, then Bxe7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #241.
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