Winning blow: bishop to e6 (g4)
c9-10021Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Bxe6 Kxe6 15. Qg4+ Kf7 16. Qxc8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on e6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.3).
- Well found: queen to g4 (+2.3).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxe6, then Qg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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