Winning blow: bishop to g3
c9-05652Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
14. Bg3+ Kxd7 15. Bf5+ Ke7 16. Qxa3+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#2).
- Strong! queen to a3 is the sharp choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxd7, then Bf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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