Winning blow: bishop to h7 (b1·6)
c9-06055Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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. Bxh7+ Kxh7 15. Qg6+ Kg8 16. h6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#3).
- A natural move: pawn to h6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxh7, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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