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Winning blow: bishop to c4 (d5·3)

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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

20. Bc4 Bxb5 21. Qb3 Qc6 22. Nf3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
  • queen to b3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to f3.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.7).
  • If instead Bxb5, then Qb4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #347.

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