Winning blow: bishop to f2 (g1·6)
c9-21984Puzzle 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
29. Bxf2 Bxf5 30. Bxh4 Bxc2+ 31. Nxc2 Rxc6 32. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — bishop to h4 (+3.8).
- Precise: knight to c2 is the top choice (+3.6).
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxf5, then Bxh4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #876.
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