Winning blow: bishop to g2 (f3)
c9-15912Puzzle 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
18. Bg2 Qf5 19. gxf4 Qxf4+ 20. Bf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (+4.0).
- Precise: bishop to f2 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qh6, then gxf4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #296.
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