Winning blow: bishop to f4 (c1·8)
c9-11046Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
6. Bf4 e5 7. Bxe5 Rxe5 8. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (+4.0).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead e5, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #599.
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