Winning blow: queen to d2 (c1)
c9-10010Puzzle 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. Qd2 Bh5 18. Bf2 Qb5 19. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Bh5, then Bf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #523.
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