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Winning blow: bishop to g7 (h6·6)

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Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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