Winning blow: bishop to h6 (e3·9)
c9-10397Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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. Bxh6 e4 28. Qxe4 Kh8 29. Qxg6 h4 30. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead e4, then Qxe4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #49.
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