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Winning blow: bishop to c3 (b2·4)

c9-09020
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

34. Bc3+ Kb5 35. Qb7+ Qb6 36. Be2+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to b7 (#3).
  • Precise: bishop to e2 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kb5, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #694.

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