Winning blow: bishop to g4 (d1·2)
c9-05260Puzzle 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
13. Bg4 h5 14. Kh1 hxg4 15. Ba7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- king to h1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to a7.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead h5, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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