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Winning blow: bishop to h6 (e3·8)

c9-11619
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

28. Bh6 Bf8 29. Nxd7 Ke7 30. Nxf8

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to h6.
  • Spot on — knight to d7 (#4).
  • Precise: knight to f8 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Bf8, then Nxd7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #506.

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