Winning blow: bishop to g4 (f3·2)
c9-12677Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. Bg4+ Kc6 18. Qe4+ Rd5 19. bxc4 Kd6 20. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (+4.6).
- Strong! pawn to c4 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc6, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #293.
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