Winning blow: bishop to f6 (g7·2)
c9-15956Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
25. Bxf6 Re1+ 26. Bf1 Kh7 27. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: bishop to f1 (+2.8).
- Stunning! bishop to d8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re1+, then Bf1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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