Winning blow: bishop to g7 (d4·5)
c9-12854Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
31. Bxg7 Kg6 32. Qf6+ Kh5 33. Qxh6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg6, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #888.
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