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Winning blow: bishop to a6 (d3·4)

c9-24957
Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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

23. Ba6+ Kxa6 24. Qxc7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Well found: queen to c7 (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kxa6, then Qxc7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #778.

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