Winning blow: bishop to f6 (h4·2)
c9-23348Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
21. Bf6 Ng6 22. Qh5 Rae8 23. Qxh7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (+0.9).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Ng6, then Qh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #840.
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