Winning blow: bishop to d4 (g1·10)
c9-19676Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
23. Bxd4+ Kg8 24. Nf6+ Kh8 25. Nxh7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: knight to f6 (#4).
- Precise: knight to h7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #316.
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