Winning blow: bishop to f6 (d4·3)
c9-19581Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Bf6+ Ke8 32. Qxd5 Ra1+ 33. Kxa1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#5).
- Precise: king to a1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
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