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Winning blow: bishop to f5 (g4·2)

c9-14383
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

25. Bxf5 Kd6 26. c7 Ke7 27. Qe4+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
  • pawn to c7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kd6, then c7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #865.

Explore position #865

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