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Winning blow: bishop to d4 (b2·3)

c9-20056
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

38. Bd4 Ne2 39. Kd3 Kf5 40. Be3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Well found: king to d3 (+4.4).
  • A natural move: bishop to e3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Kf7, then Kd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #848.

Explore position #848

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