Winning blow: bishop to f4 (c1·6)
c9-15078Puzzle 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
34. Bf4+ d6 35. Qc6+ Kd8 36. Qc8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d6, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #357.
Explore position #357Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play