Winning blow: bishop to h5 (g4·3)
c9-17242Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
31. Bh5 Kf8 32. Nxe6+ fxe6 33. Qc5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to h5.
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Nxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #603.
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