Winning blow: bishop to h7 (d3·3)
c9-24898Puzzle 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
24. Bh7+ Kh8 25. Bc2+ Kg8 26. Rg1 Be4 27. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — bishop to c2 (#6).
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kh8, then Bc2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #114.
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