Winning blow: bishop to c4 (f1·4)
c9-12662Puzzle 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
15. Bc4 Bf7 16. Bxe6 Bxe6 17. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to e6, and you stand better (+2.6).
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bf7, then Bxe6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #430.
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