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Winning blow: bishop to g4 (d1·2)

c9-05260
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

13. Bg4 h5 14. Kh1 hxg4 15. Ba7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • king to h1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to a7.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.1).
  • If instead h5, then Kh1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #325.

Explore position #325

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