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Winning blow: bishop to d3 (c4·2)

c9-09733
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

24. Bd3 Bxd3 25. Qxd3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
  • Well found: queen to d3 (+2.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.3).
  • If instead Bxd3, then Qxd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #405.

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