Winning blow: bishop to f5 (b1·13)
c9-11098Puzzle 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
36. Bf5 Rc6 37. Ne7+ Kf8 38. Nxc6
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to f5.
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#5).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc1+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #184.
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