Winning blow: bishop to f3 (d1·2)
c9-26059Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Bf3 Bxf3 14. Qxf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: queen to f3 (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Bxf3, then Qxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #473.
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