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Winning blow: bishop to f6 (c3·7)

c9-22412
Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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

34. Bxf6 Rg8 35. Qf7 Kh6 36. Ne7 Qxf2+ 37. Kxf2

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.6).
  • queen to f7 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to e7.
  • Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Rg8, then Qf7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #50.

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