Winning blow: bishop to f4 (c1·7)
c9-18164Puzzle 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
32. Bxf4 Qb7 33. Rc4 Qxb2+ 34. Rc2
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.8).
- rook to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c2.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qa6, then Re1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #548.
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