Winning blow: bishop to f5 (d3·11)
c9-12440Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
36. Bxf5 Kf8 37. Qxh6+ Kf7 38. Qg6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead c4, then Qe7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #34.
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