Open in the app

Winning blow: bishop to f1 (e2)

c9-19891
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

Solve in the app

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.

Explore position #142

Similar puzzles

Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play

Embed

Copy this code to embed the board on your site: