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Winning blow: bishop to d6 (c5·6)

c9-17337
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

32. Bd6+ Kd8 33. Qa8+ Nb8 34. Qxb8+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — queen to a8 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Kd8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #911.

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