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Winning blow: bishop to h4 (g3·4)

c9-19898
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Bh4+ Rg5 30. Bxg5+ hxg5 31. Qa3+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to h4 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — bishop to g5 (#5).
  • Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rg5, then Bxg5+ and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #312.

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