Winning blow: bishop to f6 (g7·4)
c9-25442Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
25. Bf6+ Ke6 26. Nf4+ Kxf6 27. Nxd3 Re4 28. Qxc8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: knight to f4 (+5.5).
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (+5.7).
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke6, then Nf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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