Winning blow: bishop to g7 (e5·2)
c9-24326Puzzle 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
28. Bxg7+ Kg8 29. Bh6+ Rg6 30. Bxg6 fxg6 31. Rxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to h6 (+4.3).
- Strong! bishop to g6 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- Best move. rook to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg8, then Bh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #98.
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