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Winning blow: pawn to d3 (c2·14)

c9-14590
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

16. cxd3 Kxb6 17. O-O Qe6 18. Bc3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Spot on — king to g1 (+4.2).
  • A natural move: bishop to c3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Kxb6, then O-O and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #913.

Explore position #913

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