Winning blow: bishop to g2 (d5·2)
c9-28008Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
23. Bg2 Bxg2+ 24. Rxg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: rook to g2 (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Bxg2+, then Rxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #132.
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