Winning blow: bishop to g4 (d1·7)
c9-14592Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Bg4+ Nxg4 29. Rd3+ Bd5 30. Qxd5+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — rook to d3 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxg4, then Rd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #913.
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