Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·3)
c9-15734Puzzle 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
14. g6 Nf4 15. Bg3 Nxg6 16. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Spot on — bishop to g3 (+2.0).
- Stunning! bishop to g6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Nf4, then Bg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #267.
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