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Winning blow: bishop to f7 (c4·3)

c9-18048
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

35. Bxf7 Re3 36. Qd6 Rxg3+ 37. Qxg3

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • queen to d6 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Re3, then Qd6 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #11.

Explore position #11

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