Winning blow: bishop to g2
c9-05936Puzzle 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
15. Bxg2 h3 16. Bxd5 h2 17. Bh1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+3.8).
- A natural move: bishop to h1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nb6, then Bxd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #86.
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