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Winning blow: bishop to f2 (g1·6)

c9-21984
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

29. Bxf2 Bxf5 30. Bxh4 Bxc2+ 31. Nxc2 Rxc6 32. Qxc6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • Spot on — bishop to h4 (+3.8).
  • Precise: knight to c2 is the top choice (+3.6).
  • Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Bxf5, then Bxh4 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #876.

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