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Winning blow: bishop to e4 (f5·5)

c9-11109
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

24. Be4 d5 25. cxd5 g6 26. d6+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to e4.
  • Spot on — pawn to d5 (#6).
  • Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (#6).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead d5, then cxd5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #246.

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