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Winning blow: bishop to d5 (g2·2)

c9-12347
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

31. Bxd5+ Nxd5 32. cxd5 Kf8 33. Nf6+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — pawn to d5 (#4).
  • Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Nxd5, then cxd5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #402.

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