Winning blow: bishop to g6 (e8)
c9-14455Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
22. Bxg6 h6 23. Qxe6+ Kg7 24. Qe5+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead hxg6, then Rxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
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