Winning blow: bishop to g5 (h6·3)
c9-27782Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
33. Bg5 bxc3+ 34. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (#16).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead bxc3+, then bxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #568.
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