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Winning blow: bishop to f2 (a7)

c9-20412
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Bf2 Nac4 27. Bxc4 Nf3+ 28. Ke2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • Spot on — bishop to c4 (+3.8).
  • A natural move: king to e2.
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Bxf2+, then Qxf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #637.

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