Winning blow: bishop to f2 (g1·2)
c9-17441Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
24. Bxf2 bxc6 25. Rxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxc6, then Rxh8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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