Winning blow: bishop to f4 (c1·5)
c9-14973Puzzle 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
24. Bxf4 Ra6 25. bxa6+ Ka8 26. Nxa5+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
- Spot on — pawn to a6 (#8).
- Precise: knight to a5 is the top choice (#7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra6, then bxa6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #709.
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