Winning blow: bishop to f2 (e3·3)
c9-15757Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
22. Bxf2 Nxf2 23. Rxf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: rook to f2 (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Nxf2, then Rxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #5.
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