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Winning blow: bishop to e5 (b2·5)

c9-19778
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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

29. Be5 Rd7 30. Qg8+ Rd8 31. Qxe6+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to e5.
  • Spot on — queen to g8 (#17).
  • Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#12).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rd7, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #820.

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