Winning blow: pawn to g6 (h5·12)
c9-14497Puzzle 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
28. hxg6+ Kxg6 29. Bf5+ Kf7 30. Bg5
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.3).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+8.4).
- A natural move: bishop to g5.
- You win decisive material (+8.6).
- If instead Kxg6, then Bf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #405.
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