Winning blow: bishop to f8 (h6·2)
c9-13825Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
28. Bf8+ Kxf8 29. Qxf6+ Qf7 30. Bxf7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f8 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (+7.2).
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (+7.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxf8, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #518.
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