Winning blow: bishop to g3 (h4·2)
c9-27769Puzzle 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
18. Bg3+ f4 19. Bxf4+ e5 20. Bxe5+ Bxe5 21. Qxe5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: bishop to f4 (+4.8).
- Strong! bishop to e5 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead f4, then Bxf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #267.
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