Winning blow: bishop to g2 (h1·2)
c9-14331Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
35. Bg2 Qf5+ 36. Kg1 Qxc2 37. Rc7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
- Well found: king to g1 (+7.7).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (+7.7).
- You win decisive material (+7.7).
- If instead Qc3, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #287.
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