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Winning blow: bishop to a4 (c2·7)

c9-09338
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

30. Ba4 Nc6 31. Bxc6 gxf5 32. Qd7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to a4.
  • Spot on — bishop to c6 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead e4, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #736.

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