Winning blow: bishop to g5 (f6)
c9-13269Puzzle 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 Kd8 34. Bf6 c5 35. Na4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- bishop to f6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to a4.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead c5, then Rh7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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