Winning blow: pawn to d5 (e4·3)
c9-04363Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
12. exd5 Qxg5 13. Rcd1 f5 14. Kc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Qxg5, then Rcd1 and you stay on top.
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