Winning blow: pawn to e3 (d2·4)
c9-07773Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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. dxe3 Qxe3 16. Rf1 Qd4+ 17. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- rook to f1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qxe3, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
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