Winning blow: bishop to e7 (g5·2)
c9-27501Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Bxe7 h3 23. Bxd8 Rxd8 24. Rxg4 Rxd4 25. c3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to d8 (+3.4).
- Strong! rook to g4 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Best move. pawn to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h3, then Bxd8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #555.
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