Winning blow: bishop to g5 (h6·4)
c9-15907Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
36. Bxg5 Kc7 37. Bf4+ Kb7 38. Qd7+ Kb6 39. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Bf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #84.
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