Winning blow: pawn to d3 (c2·5)
c9-03118Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
15. cxd3 Bf4 16. a5 g5 17. axb6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- pawn to a5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bf4, then a5 and you win the rook.
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