Winning blow: bishop to f6 (c3·4)
c9-20888Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Bxf6+ Kh7 26. bxc5 cxd5 27. g3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then bxc5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #293.
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