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Winning blow: bishop to d4 (f6)

c9-10129
Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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

28. Bd4+ Kd5 29. Be3+ Ke5 30. Qxc4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (#8).
  • Spot on — bishop to e3 (#6).
  • Strong! queen to c4 is the sharp choice (#5).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Kd5, then Be3+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #88.

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