Winning blow: bishop to g5 (d2·3)
c9-22468Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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
30. Bxg5+ Kxg5 31. Qc1+ Kh5 32. Nf4+ Kh6 33. Nxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+8.2).
- Well found: queen to c1 (+9.1).
- Strong! knight to f4 is the sharp choice (+9.3).
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+9.4).
- You win decisive material (+9.4).
- If instead Kxg5, then Qc1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #521.
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