Winning blow: bishop to d4 (f2·5)
c9-14827Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
26. Bd4 Qf5 27. Qa2 Rb8 28. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — queen to a2 (+4.0).
- A natural move: king to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Rb3, then Qa2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #686.
Explore position #686Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play