Winning blow: pawn to g4 (h3·7)
c9-11563Puzzle 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
26. hxg4 Kxb6 27. Bxb4 Qa8+ 28. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — bishop to b4 (+5.1).
- A natural move: king to b1.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Kxb6, then Bxb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #757.
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