Winning blow: bishop to f2 (e1·2)
c9-11121Puzzle 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
20. Bf2 Bd4 21. Bxd4 Rb6 22. Nxb6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#3).
- Precise: knight to b6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd4, then Bxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
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