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Winning blow: bishop to g4 (f3·6)

c9-10753
Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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

33. Bg4 c4 34. Bxd7+ Rxd7 35. Rh8+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to g4.
  • Spot on — bishop to d7 (#4).
  • Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#6).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead c4, then Bxd7+ and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #263.

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