Winning blow: bishop to g7 (e5)
c9-23632Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
17. Bxg7+ Kh7 18. Rg3 d4 19. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — rook to g3 (+4.5).
- Strong! bishop to f8 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh7, then Rg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #390.
Explore position #390Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play