Winning blow: bishop to f6 (d4·5)
c9-22822Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
35. Bf6+ Kf7 36. Bh5+ Ke6 37. Re8+ Kd7 38. Rxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (+4.9).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (+5.1).
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kf7, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #473.
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