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Winning blow: bishop to d4 (a1·6)

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Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Bd4 Bxd4+ 33. Qxd4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
  • Well found: queen to d4 (+2.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.3).
  • If instead Bxd4+, then Qxd4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #210.

Explore position #210

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