Winning blow: bishop to g6 (f5·7)
c9-10424Puzzle rating: 2380Theme: 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
39. Bxg6+ fxg6 40. Rc7+ Re7 41. Rxe7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#4).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead fxg6, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #96.
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