Winning blow: bishop to f3 (e2·6)
c9-17553Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
40. Bxf3 d6 41. Qa3+ Kb7 42. Qxd6
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
- Spot on — queen to a3 (#8).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rf7, then d6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #342.
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