Winning blow: pawn to c3 (d2·4)
c9-18789Puzzle 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
27. dxc3 a4 28. Qxd8+ Kb7 29. Qc7+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a4, then Qxd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #569.
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