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Winning blow: bishop to f5 (b1·14)

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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

31. Bf5 Ne6 32. Bxe6 Bc6 33. Qf8+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (#7).
  • Spot on — bishop to e6 (#6).
  • Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead b4, then Qxf8+ and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #800.

Explore position #800

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