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Winning blow: bishop to d3 (f1·3)

c9-20229
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

26. Bd3+ e4 27. Bxe4+ Rxe4 28. g6+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — bishop to e4 (#3).
  • Strong! pawn to g6 is the sharp choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead e4, then Bxe4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #22.

Explore position #22

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