Winning blow: pawn to d5 (c4·13)
c9-19443Puzzle 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
22. cxd5 Qxa2 23. d6+ Kb8 24. dxc7+ Kxc7 25. Be4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (+6.4).
- Precise: pawn to c7 is the top choice (+7.1).
- Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qxa2, then d6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #280.
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