Winning blow: pawn to d3 (e2·2)
c9-19812Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
26. exd3 Bxh1 27. Rxh1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — rook to h1 (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Bxh1, then Rxh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #607.
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