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Winning blow: bishop to e4 (d5·2)

c9-05188
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

14. Bxe4 Bd4 15. Bxh7+ Kh8 16. Bg6+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — bishop to h7 (#3).
  • Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Bxa1, then Bxh7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #435.

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