Winning blow: pawn to e3 (d2·11)
c9-19252Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
25. dxe3 Qxf5+ 26. Kg1 Bxe2 27. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: king to g1 (+2.8).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qxf5+, then Kg1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #477.
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