Winning blow: bishop to d1 (f3)
c9-22322Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
27. Bd1 Kb6 28. Bf4 Qc4 29. Qxb8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- bishop to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kb6, then Bf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #13.
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