Winning blow: bishop to f8 (g7·2)
c9-20707Puzzle 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
34. Bf8+ Ke6 35. Qd6+ Kf5 36. e4+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#13).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#8).
- Strong! pawn to e4 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke6, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #656.
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