Winning blow: bishop to g2 (d5)
c9-19090Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
24. Bg2 Qe5 25. O-O Re8 26. Rd1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Kh6, then Rh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #104.
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