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Winning blow: bishop to d6 (e5·3)

c9-17422
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

28. Bxd6+ Kd7 29. Qg7+ Kxd6 30. Qd4+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to g7 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kxd6, then Rf7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #703.

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