Winning blow: bishop to g3 (e1·4)
c9-25071Puzzle 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
14. Bg3 c5 15. Nxb7+ Nf4 16. Bxf4+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — knight to b7 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead c5, then Nxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #361.
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