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Winning blow: bishop to f6 (g7·6)

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Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

23. Bf6 Be4 24. Qg4+ Bg6 25. Qxe6+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to f6.
  • Spot on — queen to g4 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Be4, then Bxe7 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #241.

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