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Winning blow: bishop to d5 (f3·4)

c9-13555
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

35. Bxd5 Re7 36. Qc3+ Kg6 37. f5+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — queen to c3 (#4).
  • Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Rhh8, then Re6+ and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #545.

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