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Winning blow: bishop to d5 (c4·6)

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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

34. Bxd5+ Kg6 35. Qxe7 Rgf8 36. Be4+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — queen to e7 (#5).
  • Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kg6, then Bxf6 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #85.

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