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Winning blow: bishop to d4 (c3·2)

c9-17143
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

19. Bxd4 Rf4 20. Bc3 Qg6 21. Qg3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • Well found: bishop to c3 (+2.7).
  • A natural move: queen to g3.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.0).
  • If instead Rf4, then Bc3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #275.

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