Winning blow: bishop to d6 (e5)
c9-09914Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
29. Bxd6 Rxg2+ 30. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: king to g2 (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxg2+, then Kxg2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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