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Winning blow: bishop to d5 (b3·2)

c9-10446
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

32. Bxd5+ Nxd5 33. Qa8+ Kb6 34. Ra6+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Well found: queen to a8 (#3).
  • Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Nxd5, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #668.

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