Winning blow: bishop to g7 (a1·6)
c9-10980Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
21. Bxg7 fxg4 22. Bf8+ Kf6 23. Qd6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d4, then Bf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #483.
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