Winning blow: bishop to g7 (a1·4)
c9-18429Puzzle 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
14. Bxg7 Nf7 15. Bh5 Ngh6 16. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- bishop to h5 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! bishop to h8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf7, then Bh5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #513.
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