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Winning blow: bishop to f6 (g7·5)

c9-13530
Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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

27. Bf6 g3 28. Bxe7+ Bxe7 29. Qe4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
  • Spot on — bishop to e7 (+5.4).
  • A natural move: queen to e4.
  • You win decisive material (+5.2).
  • If instead g3, then Kc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #562.

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