Winning blow: bishop to d4 (e3·4)
c9-19173Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Bd4 Qxe2 23. Qxd3 Qxd3 24. Rxd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: queen to d3 (+3.3).
- Strong! rook to d3 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qxe2, then Qxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #318.
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