Winning blow: pawn to d4 (d2·5)
c9-18143Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
24. d4 Qf3+ 25. Kd2 Qf2+ 26. Re2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qf3+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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