Winning blow: bishop to d6 (e5·7)
c9-12568Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
28. Bd6 Rh6 29. Rf8+ Qxf8 30. Qxf8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d6.
- Well found: rook to f8 (+6.0).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rh6, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
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