Winning blow: pawn to d3 (d2·2)
c9-19633Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
19. d3 Qxf3 20. b5 Rxc4+ 21. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- pawn to b5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qxd4, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #908.
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