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Winning blow: bishop to c3 (e5)

c9-10134
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

24. Bc3 Qa3 25. Kd2 Bxh1 26. e7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • Spot on — king to d2 (+2.8).
  • A natural move: pawn to e7.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Qa3, then exf7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #210.

Explore position #210

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