Winning blow: pawn to d3 (d2·4)
c9-14008Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
23. d3 Rg8 24. Qf3 Qc6 25. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- queen to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to e4 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rg8, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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