Winning blow: bishop to g2 (h1)
c9-10008Puzzle 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
27. Bxg2 Qxg2 28. bxc5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on g2 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.1).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qxg2, then bxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #955.
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