Winning blow: bishop to g5 (f4·3)
c9-09886Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
39. Bg5+ Kc8 40. d7+ Kb7 41. d8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — pawn to d7 (#5).
- A natural move: pawn to d8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
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