Winning blow: bishop to g4 (f3·5)
c9-18698Puzzle 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
35. Bg4 Kd8 36. Kd3 Ke8 37. Ke4
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to g4.
- king to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a6, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #695.
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