Winning blow: bishop to f6 (c3·8)
c9-17048Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
30. Bf6 Rxb2+ 31. Kxb2 Be5+ 32. d4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — king to b2 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxb2+, then Ka1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #729.
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