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Winning blow: bishop to f7 (h5)

c9-13115
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

26. Bf7+ Kxf7 27. Qxf5+ Kg8 28. Qf8+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to f5 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kxf7, then Qxf5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #101.

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