Winning blow: bishop to h5 (g4)
c9-20991Puzzle 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
34. Bxh5+ g6 35. Bxg6+ Ke7 36. Qc7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to c7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g6, then Rxg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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