Winning blow: bishop to g5 (e3·8)
c9-27309Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
22. Bxg5 Raf8 23. Qg7+ Ke8 24. Bg6+ Kd8 25. Bxf6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: queen to g7 (+5.4).
- Strong! bishop to g6 is the sharp choice (+5.6).
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Raf8, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #885.
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