Winning blow: bishop to g7 (a1·3)
c9-18337Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Bxg7+ Kh7 27. Bc3+ Kg8 28. Bxd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: bishop to c3 (+5.7).
- Strong! bishop to d2 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kh7, then Bc3+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #434.
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