Winning blow: bishop to g4 (h5)
c9-25122Puzzle 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
20. Bg4 Ra1+ 21. Kf2 Rc1 22. Bxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! bishop to e6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ra1+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #549.
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