Winning blow: bishop to b7 (f3·7)
c9-16346Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
37. Bxb7+ Kb8 38. Bf3 Kc8 39. Kb4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Ba6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #379.
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