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Winning blow: bishop to d6 (e5·7)

c9-12568
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Bd6 Rh6 29. Rf8+ Qxf8 30. Qxf8+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to d6.
  • Well found: rook to f8 (+6.0).
  • Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Rh6, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #585.

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