Winning blow: bishop to g6 (b1·8)
c9-23980Puzzle 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
29. Bxg6 Rd1+ 30. Ke2 Nc7 31. Rb8+ Rd8 32. Rxc7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rd1+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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