Winning blow: pawn to d3 (e2)
c9-00707Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
11. exd3 Qxd8 12. Qe2 e6 13. Qf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — queen to e2 (+2.9).
- A natural move: queen to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Kxd8, then Qe2 and you stay on top.
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