Winning blow: bishop to g8 (h7)
c9-09904Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
35. Bg8+ Kg6 36. Be3+ Bg2 37. Rxg2+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (#7).
- Strong! rook to g2 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg7, then Be7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #820.
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