Winning blow: bishop to f3 (d1)
c9-22488Puzzle 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
19. Bf3 Qh4 20. Bxa8 Kxe8 21. exd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — bishop to a8 (+2.7).
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qh4, then Bxa8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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