Winning blow: bishop to g5 (h4·2)
c9-23040Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
20. Bxg5+ Kd6 21. Ndc4+ Bxc4 22. Nxc4+ Ke6 23. Rxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (+5.4).
- Precise: knight to c4 is the top choice (+5.6).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd6, then Ndc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #77.
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