Winning blow: queen to d3 (b5)
c9-21148Puzzle 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
21. Qd3 Qxd3+ 22. exd3 Bxc1 23. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- Well found: pawn to d3 (+8.0).
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+8.1).
- You win decisive material (+8.1).
- If instead Qxd3+, then exd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #776.
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