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Winning blow: bishop to d4 (f6·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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

28. Bd4 Rxf2+ 29. Bxf2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • Well found: bishop to f2 (+3.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.1).
  • If instead Rxf2+, then Bxf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #320.

Explore position #320

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