Winning blow: bishop to g4 (h3)
c9-10703Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Bxg4 Rg6 40. Rh1+ Kg8 41. Rh8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to h1 (#3).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg6, then Rh1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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