Winning blow: bishop to g4 (f3·3)
c9-10028Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
31. Bxg4+ Kg7 32. Bf6+ Kg8 33. Bxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kg7, then Bf6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #599.
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