Winning blow: bishop to f2 (a7)
c9-20412Puzzle 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
26. Bf2 Nac4 27. Bxc4 Nf3+ 28. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (+3.8).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bxf2+, then Qxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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