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Winning blow: bishop to e5 (c3·6)

c9-09746
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

32. Bxe5+ Kd7 33. Rd1+ Bd4 34. Rxd4+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — rook to d1 (#4).
  • Precise: rook to d4 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kd7, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #793.

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