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Winning blow: bishop to f6 (c3·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

25. Bxf6+ Kh7 26. bxc5 cxd5 27. g3

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#7).
  • Spot on — pawn to c5 (#4).
  • A natural move: pawn to g3.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kh7, then bxc5 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #293.

Explore position #293

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