Winning blow: bishop to e3 (c1·2)
c9-14763Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
21. Be3 Bxg7 22. Qh7+ Kf8 23. Nxe6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to e3.
- Well found: queen to h7 (#5).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxg7, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #468.
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