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Winning blow: bishop to f6 (a1·10)

c9-19919
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

14. Bxf6 exf6 15. Qxf6 Bg3 16. hxg5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Spot on — queen to f6 (+2.4).
  • Precise: pawn to g5 is the top choice (+2.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.5).
  • If instead exf6, then Qxf6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #464.

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