Winning blow: bishop to g7 (e5·3)
c9-11192Puzzle 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
37. Bxg7 Qc7 38. Rf7 h1=Q+ 39. Bxh1
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to h1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead g4, then Rf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #682.
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