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Winning blow: bishop to f6 (d4·3)

c9-19581
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Bf6+ Ke8 32. Qxd5 Ra1+ 33. Kxa1

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — queen to d5 (#5).
  • Precise: king to a1 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Ke8, then Qxd5 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #954.

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