Winning blow: bishop to g7 (a1·7)
c9-28094Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
15. Bxg7 Kxg7 16. Kg2 Ng5 17. Nxg5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to g5 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kxg7, then Kg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #403.
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