Winning blow: pawn to d3 (c2·14)
c9-14590Puzzle 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
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.
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