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Winning blow: bishop to d5 (g2)

c9-14347
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

30. Bd5 Qb1 31. Rb7+ Kh8 32. Rxb1

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to d5.
  • Spot on — rook to b7 (#4).
  • Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Nd4, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #579.

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