Winning blow: bishop to g6 (h7)
c9-03843Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
17. Bg6 a5 18. d3 Bd5 19. Qb2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead a5, then bxa5 and you stay on top.
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