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Winning blow: bishop to c6 (a8)

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Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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

11. Bxc6 Nxc6 12. gxf4 Ne6 13. Nhg3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • Spot on — pawn to f4 (+2.7).
  • A natural move: knight to g3.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Nxc6, then gxf4 and you stay on top.

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