Winning blow: pawn to d5 (e4·5)
c9-05417Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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. exd5 Qb4 16. Ke2 N8b6 17. Kf1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qb4, then Ke2 and you win the bishop.
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