Winning blow: pawn to d4 (d2)
c9-08894Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. d4 Rd8 18. c5+ Qxc5 19. dxc5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to d4.
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (#17).
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (#11).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rd8, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #355.
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