Winning blow: bishop to f6 (a1·17)
c9-19908Puzzle 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
25. Bf6 Bb6+ 26. Kh2 Bg1+ 27. Rxg1
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to f6.
- king to h2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bb6+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #97.
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