Winning blow: bishop to d4 (a1·4)
c9-12665Puzzle 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
26. Bd4 Qh5 27. Rh1 Qf3 28. Rcf1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Qg8, then Rcf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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