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Winning blow: bishop to f2 (g1·5)

c9-20611
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

31. Bf2 Be5 32. Bh4+ Ke8 33. Kf2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
  • Spot on — bishop to h4 (+7.9).
  • A natural move: king to f2.
  • You win decisive material (+7.9).
  • If instead Qc1+, then Qd1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #268.

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