Winning blow: pawn to e3 (d2·12)
c9-17916Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
36. dxe3 Kc6 37. Bxf6 Kc7 38. Bd4
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#4).
- A natural move: bishop to d4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h3, then Rd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #557.
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