Winning blow: bishop to f7 (c4·3)
c9-18048Puzzle 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
35. Bxf7 Re3 36. Qd6 Rxg3+ 37. Qxg3
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- queen to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re3, then Qd6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #11.
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