Winning blow: bishop to h4 (f2·2)
c9-12661Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
30. Bxh4+ Ke8 31. Qa4+ Qd7 32. Rxf4 Qxa4 33. Rxa4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (+5.2).
- Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (+5.1).
- Great move! rook to a4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke8, then Qa4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #700.
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