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Winning blow: bishop to f4 (d2·4)

c9-16117
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

39. Bxf4 Bxf4 40. Bd3+ f5 41. Bxf5+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — bishop to d3 (#3).
  • Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Bxf4, then Qg1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #902.

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