Winning blow: bishop to g2 (h3)
c9-25386Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
35. Bxg2 Nxa4 36. Bh3 Nb6 37. Bxf5+ Rxf5 38. Qxf5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — bishop to h3 (+5.8).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (+5.7).
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxa4, then Bh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
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