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Winning blow: bishop to e5 (a1·16)

c9-14088
Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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

33. Bxe5 d5 34. exd5 Rd8 35. Bf6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — pawn to d5 (#5).
  • A natural move: bishop to f6.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead d5, then exf5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #418.

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