Winning blow: bishop to h2 (f4·2)
c9-28037Puzzle 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
21. Bxh2 Bxg5 22. Ne7+ Bxe7 23. Rxe7 Nb4 24. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (+3.9).
- Strong! rook to e7 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxg5, then Ne7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #73.
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