Winning blow: bishop to f6 (a1·15)
c9-21273Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
29. Bxf6 Rg4 30. Qxg4 g6 31. Re8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g4 (#3).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg4, then Qxg4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #224.
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