Winning blow: bishop to h4 (f2·3)
c9-18120Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. Bh4+ Nf6 18. Qc3 Nd5 19. Nxd5 Qxd5 20. Bxf6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (+5.8).
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nf6, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #779.
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