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Winning blow: bishop to d3 (c2·2)

c9-13682
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. Bd3 Nxb6 27. Nxb6 e4 28. Nxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • A brilliant blow: knight to b6, and you stand better (+2.8).
  • Strong! knight to e4 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.0).
  • If instead Nxb6, then Nxb6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #832.

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