Winning blow: bishop to d4 (g1·11)
c9-23865Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
41. Bd4 Bd5 42. Qf6+ Kh5 43. Kg1 Bxg2 44. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: queen to f6 (+5.3).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Bd5, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
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