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Winning blow: bishop to c6 (h1·13)

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Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

14. Bxc6 Nd5 15. Bxd5 e6 16. Bxc4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — bishop to d5 (#3).
  • Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead f6, then Qd8+ and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #55.

Explore position #55

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