Winning blow: bishop to f6 (a1·9)
c9-16730Puzzle 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
9. Bxf6 Re8 10. fxg5 h4 11. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — pawn to g5 (+2.7).
- Precise: bishop to h8 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re8, then fxg5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #257.
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