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Winning blow: bishop to f6 (c3·8)

c9-17048
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Bf6 Rxb2+ 31. Kxb2 Be5+ 32. d4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — king to b2 (#4).
  • A natural move: pawn to d4.
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rxb2+, then Ka1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #729.

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