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Winning blow: bishop to c6 (h1·12)

c9-09852
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Bc6+ Kf8 25. Nd7+ Ke8 26. Ne5+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+10.8).
  • Well found: knight to d7 (+10.9).
  • Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (+11.2).
  • You win decisive material (+11.2).
  • If instead Kf8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #611.

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