Winning blow: bishop to g6 (b1·2)
c9-06059Puzzle 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
13. Bxg6 Re6 14. h5 e4 15. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to h5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf7, then Nf2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #84.
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