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Winning blow: bishop to g2 (d5·2)

c9-28008
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

23. Bg2 Bxg2+ 24. Rxg2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Well found: rook to g2 (+2.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Bxg2+, then Rxg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #132.

Explore position #132

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