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Winning blow: bishop to d5 (h1·21)

c9-14502
Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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

26. Bd5 Qc1+ 27. Bxc1

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to d5.
  • Spot on — bishop to c1 (#6).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qc1+, then Bxc1 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #311.

Explore position #311

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