Winning blow: bishop to g1
c9-23367Puzzle 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
15. Bxg1 Be4 16. d5 b6 17. dxc6 Rxd1+ 18. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+3.3).
- Strong! pawn to c6 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- Best move. king to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be4, then d5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
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