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Winning blow: bishop to f4 (e3·6)

c9-12839
Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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. Bf4 Kg8 29. Bxe5 Bf7 30. Bd6

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to f4.
  • Spot on — bishop to e5 (#5).
  • A natural move: bishop to d6.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Re6, then Bxe5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #229.

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