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Winning blow: bishop to g6 (h5·2)

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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

31. Bxg6 hxg6 32. Qf6+ Ke8 33. Bd6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#3).
  • Spot on — queen to f6 (#2).
  • A natural move: bishop to d6.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead hxg6, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #336.

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