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Winning blow: bishop to b3 (c2·2)

c9-17154
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

32. Bb3 Rc7 33. Qxg6+ Kf8 34. Qd6+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to b3.
  • Spot on — queen to g6 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rc7, then Ne5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #20.

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