Winning blow: bishop to d5 (f3·7)
c9-24853Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
23. Bd5+ Kxf5 24. Bxg8 Bf3 25. Bxh7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: bishop to g8 (+3.8).
- Precise: bishop to h7 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxf5, then Bxg8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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