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Winning blow: bishop to g3 (f2·2)

c9-09819
Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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

39. Bg3 Na6 40. Qc8 Ka7 41. Bf2+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to g3.
  • Well found: queen to c8 (#4).
  • Strong! bishop to f2 is the sharp choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Na6, then Qc8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #910.

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