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Winning blow: bishop to c5 (e7)

c9-08913
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

33. Bc5+ Kg6 34. Be4+ Kg5 35. Be3+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — bishop to e4 (#4).
  • Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf6, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #411.

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