Winning blow: bishop to g6 (h7·3)
c9-18370Puzzle 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
15. Bxg6 gxf4 16. Nd3 Nf6 17. Nxf4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f4 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead gxf4, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #703.
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