Winning blow: bishop to e6 (d7)
c9-14815Puzzle 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
26. Be6+ Kh8 27. Bh2 Qxd4 28. Bxg1 Qxg4 29. Bxg4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to h2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g1 is the top choice (+4.0).
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Kh8, then Bh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #97.
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