Winning blow: bishop to g6 (b1·10)
c9-20944Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
15. Bxg6 Nxg6 16. Nf5 Qc5 17. Nd6+ Qxd6+ 18. Qxd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (+5.6).
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxg6, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #696.
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