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Winning blow: bishop to d1 (c2·2)

c9-16425
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

30. Bd1 Rg1 31. Nc8 c4 32. Nb6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • knight to c8 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to b6.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Rg1, then Nc8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #692.

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