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Winning blow: bishop to g6 (h7·4)

Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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

17. Bg6 a5 18. d3 Bd5 19. Qb2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
  • pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to b2.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.5).
  • If instead a5, then bxa5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #410.

SP-410 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).

Explore position #410

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