Winning blow: bishop to g4 (e2·7)
c9-26806Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
27. Bg4+ Rf5 28. Bxf5+ Kb8 29. Qa7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf5, then Bxf5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #665.
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