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Winning blow: bishop to g5 (d2·3)

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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

30. Bxg5+ Kxg5 31. Qc1+ Kh5 32. Nf4+ Kh6 33. Nxe6+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (+8.2).
  • Well found: queen to c1 (+9.1).
  • Strong! knight to f4 is the sharp choice (+9.3).
  • Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+9.4).
  • You win decisive material (+9.4).
  • If instead Kxg5, then Qc1+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #521.

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