Winning blow: bishop to f5 (b1·11)
c9-15263Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
12. Bf5 e6 13. dxe6 Nxe6 14. Qh3 Qxd4 15. Bxe6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: pawn to e6 (+4.1).
- A natural move: queen to h3.
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead e6, then dxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #936.
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