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Winning blow: bishop to f8 (g7·4)

c9-09107
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. Bf8 c4 34. b4 Rf6 35. Bc5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f8 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
  • pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to c5.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.1).
  • If instead c4, then b4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #366.

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