Winning blow: pawn to d4 (d2·2)
c9-18413Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
22. d4 exd4 23. Qxa2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: queen to a2 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead exd4, then Qxa2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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