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Winning blow: bishop to f8 (h6·3)

c9-15298
Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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

32. Bf8+ Kf6 33. Qd5 Bg4 34. Rxg4

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • queen to d5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to g4 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kf6, then Bg7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #673.

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