Winning blow: bishop to f6 (d4·7)
c9-11573Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
31. Bf6 Kc6 32. Nd4+ Kb6 33. Qe6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to f6.
- Spot on — knight to d4 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Rxc2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #128.
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