Winning blow: bishop to f6 (g5·2)
c9-13892Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
14. Bxf6+ Kc8 15. Rxg7 Rf8 16. Rxf7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#4).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Rxg7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #342.
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