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Winning blow: bishop to c2 (d1·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

29. Bc2+ d3 30. Bxd3+ Ke5 31. f4+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Well found: bishop to d3 (#5).
  • Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead d3, then Bxd3+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #565.

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