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Winning blow: bishop to c3 (b2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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

12. Bxc3 f2 13. Bg2 fxg1=Q 14. Qxg1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
  • bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! queen to g1 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
  • You win decisive material (+5.2).
  • If instead f2, then Bg2 and you win the bishop.

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