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Winning blow: bishop to f3 (h1·9)

c9-15093
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. Bxf3 Bb5 30. Nxb5 Rf7 31. exf7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (#7).
  • Spot on — knight to b5 (#6).
  • Precise: pawn to f7 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Bb5, then Nxb5 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #779.

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