Winning blow: bishop to g2 (h1·4)
c9-25409Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
17. Bg2 Qxa8 18. Bxh3 Bxf6 19. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — bishop to h3 (+4.6).
- Strong! bishop to f6 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qxa8, then Bxh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #519.
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