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Winning blow: bishop to c5 (d4·2)

c9-11712
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

31. Bc5+ Kf7 32. Qe7+ Kg6 33. Qe6+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Well found: queen to e7 (#5).
  • Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf7, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #321.

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