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Winning blow: bishop to g2 (h1·2)

c9-14331
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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. Bg2 Qf5+ 36. Kg1 Qxc2 37. Rc7+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
  • Well found: king to g1 (+7.7).
  • Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (+7.7).
  • You win decisive material (+7.7).
  • If instead Qc3, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #287.

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