Winning blow: bishop to f6 (a1·3)
c9-07558Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. Bxf6 Nf7 9. Qe3 b6 10. Ba6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- queen to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf8, then Qd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #642.
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