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Winning blow: bishop to f3 (h5·2)

c9-09927
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Bf3+ Rb7 34. Bxb7+ Ka7 35. Qc5+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Well found: bishop to b7 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rb7, then Bxb7+ and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #766.

Explore position #766

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