Winning blow: bishop to f6 (a1·10)
c9-19919Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Bxf6 exf6 15. Qxf6 Bg3 16. hxg5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (+2.4).
- Precise: pawn to g5 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead exf6, then Qxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #464.
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