Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·9)
c9-10919Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
25. g6 g1=Q 26. Bxg1 e4 27. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to g1 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead e4, then g7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #749.
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