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Winning blow: bishop to g6 (h7·3)

c9-18370
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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

15. Bxg6 gxf4 16. Nd3 Nf6 17. Nxf4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • knight to d3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to f4 is the top choice (+2.9).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead gxf4, then Nd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #703.

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