Winning blow: bishop to f8 (g7·3)
c9-04714Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
8. Bxf8 d6 9. Bh6+ Kd7 10. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f8 keeps the pressure (+8.4).
- Spot on — bishop to h6 (+8.6).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (+8.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxf8, then Qxg5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #322.
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