Winning blow: bishop to h6 (d2·3)
c9-20235Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
22. Bxh6 Qxh6 23. Nd5 Qh8 24. Qxa7
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on h6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.6).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (+1.6).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (+1.5).
- You reach a winning position (+1.5).
- If instead Qxh6, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #663.
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