Winning blow: bishop to g6 (b1·11)
c9-12737Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Bg6 Bxd5+ 18. cxd5 Nd6 19. Bxf7
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to g6.
- Well found: pawn to d5 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxd5+, then cxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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