Winning blow: bishop to f1 (h3)
c9-17309Puzzle 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
36. Bf1 Kb5 37. Rc7+ Ka5 38. Rxb7
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to f1.
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb5, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #158.
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