Winning blow: pawn to f8 (f7·6)
c9-12683Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
35. f8=Q Kc6 36. Qc8+ Kb6 37. Bxd5
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f8.
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Kc7, then Bxd5 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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