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Winning blow: bishop to c7 (g3·4)

c9-17918
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

36. Bxc7 Kxg8 37. Bd8 Kf7 38. c7 Nxc7 39. Bxc7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
  • bishop to d8 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! pawn to c7 is the sharp choice (+6.1).
  • Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
  • You win decisive material (+6.3).
  • If instead Kxg8, then Bd8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #100.

Explore position #100

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