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Winning blow: bishop to h5 (d1·5)

c9-14290
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

32. Bh5 g6 33. Bxg6 Qd7 34. Qf6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — bishop to g6 (#5).
  • A natural move: queen to f6.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead g6, then Bxg6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #312.

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