Winning blow: bishop to f7 (a2·4)
c9-18000Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Bxf7 Qg1+ 27. Ke2 Qxg2+ 28. Nf2
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qg1+, then Ke2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #444.
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