Winning blow: bishop to f6 (c3·3)
c9-25570Puzzle 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
10. Bxf6 gxf6 11. Ng4 Ng6 12. Nxf6+ Kh8 13. Nxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- knight to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (+4.8).
- Best move. knight to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead gxf6, then Ng4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
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