Winning blow: bishop to f7 (c4)
c9-22618Puzzle 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
26. Bxf7+ Kxf7 27. Qd7+ Re7 28. Rf3+ Kg8 29. Qxe7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: queen to d7 (+5.3).
- Strong! rook to f3 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxf7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #428.
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