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Winning blow: bishop to c5 (g1·10)

c9-14613
Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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

31. Bxc5 bxc5 32. Rf1 Rxd5 33. Rxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Well found: rook to f1 (+4.9).
  • Strong! rook to d5 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+5.0).
  • If instead bxc5, then Rf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #508.

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