Winning blow: queen to d3 (d8)
c9-10396Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
11. Qd3 c4 12. Qh3 cxb3+ 13. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- queen to h3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead c4, then Qg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #39.
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