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Winning blow: bishop to f8 (g7·2)

c9-20707
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

34. Bf8+ Ke6 35. Qd6+ Kf5 36. e4+

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#13).
  • Well found: queen to d6 (#8).
  • Strong! pawn to e4 is the sharp choice (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ke6, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #656.

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