Winning blow: pawn to d3 (c2·7)
c9-05944Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
17. cxd3 Nxe5 18. Qc2 f5 19. d4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Nxe5, then Nf4 and you stay on top.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play