Winning blow: pawn to d5 (e4·6)
c9-05815Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
16. exd5 Bxd5 17. Ne3 Bc4 18. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Bxd5, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
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