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Winning blow: bishop to f6 (c3·6)

c9-11260
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

36. Bxf6 h5 37. Qxh5+ Kg8 38. Qxg6+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to h5 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead h5, then Qxh5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #297.

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