Winning blow: bishop to f7 (h5·3)
c9-26621Puzzle 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
27. Bxf7+ Kxf7 28. Nf3 Qh8 29. Qxh8 Rxh8 30. Rxa4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on f7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.3).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (+1.6).
- Best move. rook to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.4).
- You reach a winning position (+1.4).
- If instead Kxf7, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #793.
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