Winning blow: bishop to f6 (c3·7)
c9-22412Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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
34. Bxf6 Rg8 35. Qf7 Kh6 36. Ne7 Qxf2+ 37. Kxf2
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.6).
- queen to f7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e7.
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rg8, then Qf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #50.
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