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Winning blow: bishop to e3 (g5·2)

c9-09018
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

29. Be3 Ke8 30. Rg8+ Kd7 31. Rg7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to e3.
  • Spot on — rook to g8 (#6).
  • Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ke8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #84.

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