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Winning blow: bishop to d7 (h3)

c9-09921
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

16. Bxd7 Qxc7 17. Qxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
  • Spot on — queen to d5 (+1.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.9).
  • If instead Qxc7, then Qxd5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #778.

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