Winning blow: bishop to e7 (g5·4)
c9-13783Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
36. Be7+ Kf7 37. Ng5+ Kg8 38. Bb3+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: knight to g5 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to b3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Ng5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #532.
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