Winning blow: pawn to d5 (d4·2)
c9-12863Puzzle 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
19. d5 Nd4 20. Bg4+ Kb8 21. Ra3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — bishop to g4 (+3.8).
- A natural move: rook to a3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Nd4, then Bg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #905.
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