Winning blow: bishop to g5 (e3·4)
c9-20819Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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. Bg5+ Nxg5 23. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: queen to d8 (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Nxg5, then Qxd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #772.
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