Winning blow: bishop to g6 (h7·2)
c9-21301Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
23. Bxg6+ Qf7 24. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (+9.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf7, then Bxf7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #673.
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