Winning blow: bishop to d5 (f7·4)
c9-14454Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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
23. Bxd5+ Kd7 24. c6+ Ke8 25. f7+ Ke7 26. fxg8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — pawn to c6 (#5).
- Strong! pawn to f7 is the sharp choice (#4).
- Best move. pawn to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then c6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
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