Winning blow: bishop to g3 (e1·6)
c9-27257Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
16. Bg3 Nd5 17. Qa5+ N7b6 18. Nf7+ Kc8 19. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (+1.6).
- Stunning! knight to f7 gives up material but you stand better (+1.4).
- Brilliant! The knight on h8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd5, then Qa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
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