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Winning blow: bishop to h6 (d2·3)

c9-20235
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

22. Bxh6 Qxh6 23. Nd5 Qh8 24. Qxa7

Why it works

  • Brilliant! The bishop on h6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.6).
  • Spot on — knight to d5 (+1.6).
  • Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (+1.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.5).
  • If instead Qxh6, then Nd5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #663.

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