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Winning blow: bishop to f2 (g3·3)

c9-17233
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

28. Bf2 Rb8 29. Qd7+ Ka8 30. Bxb6

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to f2.
  • Spot on — queen to d7 (#5).
  • Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Rb8, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #170.

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