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Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e6·4)

c9-18690
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

28. Bd5 Rh7 29. Qf4 a5 30. Qb8+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to d5.
  • queen to f4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rh7, then Qe4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #197.

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