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Winning blow: bishop to f8 (g7)

c9-10634
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

18. Bf8 Ne7 19. h4 Ra1 20. g3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f8 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
  • Spot on — pawn to h4 (+1.9).
  • A natural move: pawn to g3.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.4).
  • If instead Ne7, then h4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #194.

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