Winning blow: bishop to h6 (g5)
c9-13431Puzzle 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
30. Bh6+ Kxh6 31. Qxh7+ Kg5 32. Qxg8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxh6, then Qxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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