Winning blow: bishop to f2 (e1·3)
c9-13433Puzzle 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
32. Bf2 R8b7 33. Nxb7 Ka7 34. Nd6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to f2.
- Spot on — knight to b7 (#3).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead R8b7, then Nxb7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #813.
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