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Winning blow: bishop to c6 (b7·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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

30. Bc6 Bxg4 31. Bxd7 Bxd7 32. Nxd7 g4 33. Ne5+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Spot on — bishop to d7 (+4.4).
  • Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (+4.4).
  • Best move. knight to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead Bxg4, then Bxd7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #535.

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