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Winning blow: bishop to c7 (g3·5)

c9-11520
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

34. Bc7+ Kb4 35. Qe7+ Qc5 36. Rb1+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — queen to e7 (#4).
  • Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kb4, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #612.

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