Winning blow: bishop to h5 (f3·6)
c9-27080Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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. Bh5 Bxa4 21. Qg7+ Ke8 22. Bxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (+7.2).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxa4, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #151.
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