Winning blow: bishop to c4 (f1·3)
c9-26570Puzzle 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
30. Bc4+ Qe6 31. Qxh7+ Ng7 32. Bxe6+ Kxe6 33. Qxg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (+6.2).
- Strong! bishop to e6 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe6, then Qxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #134.
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