Winning blow: bishop to e3 (g1·3)
c9-14084Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
13. Bxe3 h5 14. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead h5, then Bxg5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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