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Winning blow: bishop to g2 (d5)

c9-19090
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

24. Bg2 Qe5 25. O-O Re8 26. Rd1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • king to g1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (+3.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.3).
  • If instead Kh6, then Rh3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #104.

Explore position #104

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