Winning blow: bishop to f1 (e2)
c9-19891Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
33. Bf1 Kc7 34. Qf4 d6 35. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- queen to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #142.
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