Winning blow: bishop to f3 (h1·3)
c9-17009Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
16. Bf3 Rxg8 17. Bxh5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: bishop to h5 (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Rxg8, then Bxh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #863.
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