Winning blow: queen to d2 (f2)
c9-11710Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
18. Qxd2 Bxb1 19. Rxb1 Rc4 20. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+1.4).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (+1.4).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+1.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxb1, then Rxb1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #168.
Explore position #168Similar puzzles
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