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Winning blow: bishop to c6 (b5·5)

c9-19656
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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

30. Bxc6 Bxd2+ 31. Rxd2 bxc6 32. fxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Spot on — rook to d2 (+4.1).
  • Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+4.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Bxd2+, then Rxd2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #250.

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