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Winning blow: bishop to g4 (d1·6)

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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

12. Bg4+ e6 13. Qxe6+ Kd8 14. Qg8+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to e6 (#6).
  • Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead e6, then e5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #301.

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