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Winning blow: bishop to f3 (h1·3)

c9-17009
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

16. Bf3 Rxg8 17. Bxh5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • Well found: bishop to h5 (+3.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead Rxg8, then Bxh5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #863.

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