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Winning blow: bishop to c3 (d2·5)

c9-09919
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

33. Bc3 Bf5 34. Bxf6 Bh7 35. Bc6

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to c3.
  • Spot on — bishop to f6 (#2).
  • A natural move: bishop to c6.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Nd4, then Bxd4 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #5.

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