Winning blow: bishop to f7 (c4·4)
c9-14259Puzzle 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
18. Bxf7+ Kh7 19. Qd3 Kh8 20. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh7, then Qd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #134.
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