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Winning blow: bishop to f6 (b2·9)

c9-08799
Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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

19. Bxf6+ Bxf6 20. Rxb4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
  • Well found: rook to b4 (+8.2).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bxf6, then Rxb4 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #611.

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