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Winning blow: bishop to d7 (b5)

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Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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. Bxd7 Rxd7 14. Qxf6 Rg8 15. bxa5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Spot on — queen to f6 (+4.8).
  • Precise: pawn to a5 is the top choice (+4.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Rxd7, then Qxf6 and you stay on top.

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