Winning blow: bishop to g7 (h8)
c9-06851Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
5. Bxg7 Kxg7 6. O-O c5 7. a3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a3.
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Kxg7, then d4 and you stay on top.
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