Winning blow: bishop to f3 (d1·4)
c9-24112Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
9. Bf3 Bxf3 10. O-O Ng6 11. Rxf3 Rxf3 12. gxf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f3 is the top choice (+2.3).
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Bxf3, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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