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Winning blow: bishop to c6 (e4·16)

c9-10363
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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

31. Bxc6 Ra7 32. Qf8+ Kc7 33. Qe7

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to f8 (#3).
  • A natural move: queen to e7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ra7, then Rd1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #678.

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