Winning blow: bishop to g7 (h6·6)
c9-24615Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
26. Bg7+ Kg8 27. Bxf6+ Bg6 28. Rxg6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (+4.6).
- Strong! rook to g6 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg8, then Bxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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