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Winning blow: bishop to f3 (h1·8)

c9-18688
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

29. Bf3+ Kh6 30. c5 Rf6 31. c6

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • pawn to c5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to c6.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kh6, then Qh8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #307.

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