Winning blow: bishop to f6 (g5·5)
c9-12301Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
35. Bf6+ Qxf6 36. exf6+ Kxf6 37. Rf2
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to f6 (#3).
- A natural move: rook to f2.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxf6, then exf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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