Winning blow: bishop to h4 (g3·4)
c9-19898Puzzle 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
29. Bh4+ Rg5 30. Bxg5+ hxg5 31. Qa3+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h4 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (#5).
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg5, then Bxg5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #312.
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