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Winning blow: bishop to a6 (d3·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Ba6 Ra8 31. Qd7+ Kb8 32. Bxb7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+10.1).
  • Spot on — queen to d7 (#7).
  • Strong! bishop to b7 is the sharp choice (#6).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Ra8, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #905.

Explore position #905

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