Winning blow: bishop to c4 (f1·6)
c9-17464Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
25. Bc4 d5 26. exd5 Qd7 27. d6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+3.3).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qd6, then Rd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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