Winning blow: bishop to g4 (d1·5)
c9-23833Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
12. Bg4 Nd5 13. Bxe6+ Qxe6 14. Nxe6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (+6.8).
- Strong! knight to e6 is the sharp choice (+6.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd5, then Bxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #233.
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