Winning blow: pawn to d5 (c4·3)
c9-06281Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
13. cxd5 f6 14. d4 Nc4 15. N5e4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e4.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead h6, then d4 and you win the rook.
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