Winning blow: bishop to f4 (g3·2)
c9-23320Puzzle 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
22. Bf4 Rxg1 23. Bxh6 Rxf1+ 24. Bxf1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: bishop to h6 (+3.2).
- Strong! bishop to f1 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Rxg1, then Bxh6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #266.
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