Winning blow: bishop to g6 (f5·5)
c9-18654Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
27. Bxg6 Qg1+ 28. Kxg1 Rf8 29. Bf5+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — king to g1 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Be8, then Bf5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #2.
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