Winning blow: bishop to g4 (f5)
c9-16106Puzzle 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. Bg4 f5 19. e4 f4 20. Qf1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead f5, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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