Winning blow: bishop to h7 (b1·2)
c9-11358Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
24. Bxh7+ Kh8 25. Bg6+ Kg8 26. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (+7.7).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (+7.9).
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (+8.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kh8, then Bg6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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