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Winning blow: bishop to d7 (c6)

c9-27510
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Bxd7 Rxc5 24. Bd4 Rd8 25. Bxc5 Qxc5 26. Bxe6+

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+4.0).
  • Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead Rxc5, then Bd4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #107.

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