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Winning blow: bishop to f7 (d5·5)

c9-17329
Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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

31. Bxf7 Bd7 32. Bxc4 Ke8 33. g7

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — bishop to c4 (#3).
  • A natural move: pawn to g7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Bd7, then Ra1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #411.

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