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Winning blow: bishop to e7 (f6·3)

c9-11821
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

35. Bxe7+ Kg7 36. Bxd6 Kf6 37. Be5+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — bishop to d6 (#4).
  • Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kg8, then Bxd6 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #268.

Explore position #268

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