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Winning blow: bishop to a7 (f2)

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Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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

13. Bxa7 Rxa7 14. Nc5 Qxb2 15. O-O

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to a7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
  • knight to c5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to g1.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Rxa7, then Nc5 and you stay on top.

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