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Winning blow: bishop to e6 (c4·3)

c9-11394
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

36. Be6 Bf4 37. Qf8+ Kc7 38. Qxe7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to e6.
  • Spot on — queen to f8 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead e4, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #536.

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