Winning blow: bishop to f2 (g1·4)
c9-14670Puzzle 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
20. Bf2 Qg4+ 21. Bg3 gxh4 22. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — bishop to g3 (+4.7).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Bd5+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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