Winning blow: bishop to f6 (d8)
c9-15888Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
36. Bf6+ Ke6 37. Qxc4+ Kxf6 38. d8=Q+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Ke6, then Qxc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #412.
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