Winning blow: bishop to g5 (e3·10)
c9-15061Puzzle 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
25. Bg5+ Kxe6 26. Qxc8+ Kf7 27. Qxf5+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe6, then Qxc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #510.
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