Winning blow: bishop to g6 (h7)
c9-17196Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
26. Bxg6 Rxh2 27. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Rxh2, then Bxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #907.
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