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Winning blow: bishop to f2 (e1)

c9-09602
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

19. Bf2 h4 20. Qg4 h3 21. Qxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+1.5).
  • queen to g4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (+1.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.6).
  • If instead h4, then Qg4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #88.

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