Winning blow: pawn to d3 (d2·5)
c9-11816Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
26. d3 bxc2 27. Kxc2 e3 28. Qxf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+3.2).
- Strong! queen to f3 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead bxc2, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #670.
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