Winning blow: bishop to f1 (b5)
c9-12051Puzzle 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
26. Bf1 Bf7 27. Qxf7 Rh1+ 28. Nxh1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f1 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#5).
- Precise: knight to h1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxd7, then Rxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #28.
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