Winning blow: bishop to f7 (d5·5)
c9-17329Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
31. Bxf7 Bd7 32. Bxc4 Ke8 33. g7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (#3).
- A natural move: pawn to g7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bd7, then Ra1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #411.
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