Winning blow: bishop to h7 (e4·2)
c9-08966Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
19. Bh7+ Kh8 20. Bf4 Ne6 21. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- bishop to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh8, then Bf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #484.
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