Winning blow: queen to d4 (d3·2)
c9-15427Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Qxd4+ Ke7 20. bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ke7, then bxc4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
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