Winning blow: bishop to f2 (g1·7)
c9-24635Puzzle 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
13. Bxf2 Nxf4 14. Be3 h4 15. Bxf4 hxg3 16. Bxg3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (+3.7).
- Best move. bishop to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxf4, then Be3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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