Winning blow: bishop to g2 (f3·2)
c9-25021Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
18. Bg2 Qg4 19. Be3 e4 20. Bxb6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (+2.2).
- Stunning! bishop to b6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qg4, then Be3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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