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Winning blow: bishop to e3 (f2·2)

c9-20320
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

24. Be3 Nc5 25. Qxh6+ Kg8 26. Nxc5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — queen to h6 (#4).
  • Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Nc5, then dxc5 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #13.

Explore position #13

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