Winning blow: bishop to g4 (d1·6)
c9-09564Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
12. Bg4+ e6 13. Qxe6+ Kd8 14. Qg8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#6).
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead e6, then e5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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