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Winning blow: bishop to c3 (e1·4)

c9-25138
Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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

25. Bc3 Nxc1 26. Bxg7

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • Well found: bishop to g7 (+4.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Nxc1, then Bxg7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #735.

Explore position #735

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