Winning blow: bishop to g6 (f5·6)
c9-09694Puzzle 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
23. Bxg6 Re6 24. Bd3+ Rg6 25. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re6, then Bd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #124.
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