Winning blow: bishop to f5 (b1·14)
c9-18886Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
31. Bf5 Ne6 32. Bxe6 Bc6 33. Qf8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#6).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b4, then Qxf8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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