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Winning blow: bishop to f4 (g3·3)

c9-09421
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

22. Bxf4+ gxf4 23. Re1+ Kf5 24. Be4+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — rook to e1 (#5).
  • Strong! bishop to e4 is the sharp choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead gxf4, then Re1+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #475.

Explore position #475

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