Winning blow: bishop to g2 (h3·2)
c9-27875Puzzle 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
32. Bg2+ Kb5 33. Qe8+ Ka6 34. Qa8+ Kb5 35. Bxb7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Well found: queen to e8 (+5.7).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb5, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
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