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Winning blow: bishop to g4 (e2·5)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. Bg4 Rxa4 32. Bxf5+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Spot on — bishop to f5 (+4.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Rxa4, then Bxf5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #586.

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