Winning blow: bishop to g6 (e4·2)
c9-23782Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
22. Bg6+ Ke6 23. Nc5+ Qxc5 24. Bf5+ Kf7 25. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (+7.9).
- Strong! bishop to f5 is the sharp choice (+8.1).
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke6, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #452.
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