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Winning blow: bishop to h5 (d1·2)

c9-13054
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

26. Bxh5+ Ke7 27. Bf6+ Kd6 28. Bf3

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — bishop to f6 (#4).
  • A natural move: bishop to f3.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ke7, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #575.

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