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Winning blow: bishop to f3 (e2·7)

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Puzzle rating: 1890Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

31. Bf3 Qd3 32. Bc6+ Kxc6 33. Rc1+ Kd7 34. Qxg7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Well found: bishop to c6 (+4.1).
  • Strong! rook to c1 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
  • Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.1).
  • If instead Qd3, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #865.

Explore position #865

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