Winning blow: queen to d2 (b4·2)
c9-19161Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. Qd2 Bxd2+ 18. Kxd2 Bxb5 19. axb5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: king to d2 (+2.1).
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+2.0).
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Bxd2+, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #635.
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