Winning blow: bishop to f6 (a1·8)
c9-11180Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
33. Bxf6 Rf8 34. Kf5 Rxf6+ 35. Kxf6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Spot on — king to f5 (+9.5).
- Strong! king to f6 is the sharp choice (#10).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf8, then Kf5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #33.
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