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Winning blow: bishop to f5 (b1)

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Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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

9. Bxf5+ Nxf5 10. Qxf5+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Well found: queen to f5 (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Nxf5, then Qxf5+ and you stay on top.

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