Winning blow: bishop to f5 (d3·7)
c9-27663Puzzle 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
28. Bxf5+ Kh6 29. Rg6+ Kh7 30. Rg8+ Kh6 31. f8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to g6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. pawn to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Kh6, then Rg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #101.
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