Winning blow: bishop to f6 (b2·4)
c9-20276Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
20. Bxf6 Qa6 21. Be7+ Qxd6 22. Bxd6 Bc6 23. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (+2.3).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
- Brilliant! The bishop on b8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa6, then Be7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #389.
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