Winning blow: bishop to g4 (f3·6)
c9-10753Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
33. Bg4 c4 34. Bxd7+ Rxd7 35. Rh8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to g4.
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (#4).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead c4, then Bxd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #263.
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