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Winning blow: bishop to g5 (f4·3)

c9-09886
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

39. Bg5+ Kc8 40. d7+ Kb7 41. d8=Q

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
  • Spot on — pawn to d7 (#5).
  • A natural move: pawn to d8.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kc8, then Rf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #602.

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