Winning blow: pawn to g5 (g4·9)
c9-15747Puzzle rating: 1890Theme: 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
30. g5 Bxb2+ 31. Kxb2 Qf2 32. Be6+ Kh8 33. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: king to b2 (+4.9).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (+4.7).
- Best move. king to c2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxb2+, then Kxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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