Winning blow: bishop to h6
c9-00487Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
9. Bh6 Ng4 10. Ne5 Nxh6 11. Rxh6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (+5.2).
- Strong! rook to h6 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Ng4, then e3 and you stay on top.
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