Winning blow: bishop to g5 (e3·5)
c9-13178Puzzle 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
33. Bxg5+ Rxg5 34. Qf6+ Rg6 35. Qh8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#6).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxg5, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #121.
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