Winning blow: bishop to f6 (b2·3)
c9-21134Puzzle 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
20. Bxf6+ Nxf6 21. Nc3 Rg8 22. Qh6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+2.7).
- A natural move: queen to h6.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Nxf6, then Nb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
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