Winning blow: bishop to f3 (h5)
c9-11392Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
16. Bf3 d5 17. Ngh3 Bb7 18. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- knight to h3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead h5, then Bxc6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #656.
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