Winning blow: bishop to d4 (g1·9)
c9-17126Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
12. Bd4 Ne5 13. O-O-O c5 14. Qg5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+3.3).
- A natural move: queen to g5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead h5, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #78.
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