Winning blow: bishop to g7 (d4·3)
c9-20251Puzzle 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
19. Bxg7+ Kg8 20. Bxf7+ Kxg7 21. Nh5+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (#3).
- Precise: knight to h5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg8, then Bxf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
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