Winning blow: bishop to g6 (h5)
c9-16648Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
23. Bg6 Bd5 24. Rb4 Rc8 25. e4 Qxd2 26. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- rook to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bd5, then Rb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #396.
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