Winning blow: bishop to f3 (d1·3)
c9-17948Puzzle 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
26. Bf3 Ka6 27. Qc7 b5 28. Qxb8
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to f3.
- queen to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b5, then Qc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #901.
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