Winning blow: bishop to f4 (d2·4)
c9-16117Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
39. Bxf4 Bxf4 40. Bd3+ f5 41. Bxf5+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxf4, then Qg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #902.
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