Winning blow: pawn to d5 (d4·3)
c9-21231Puzzle 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
26. d5 Bd6 27. Be4 Bxa3 28. Qxe5
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.1).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+4.1).
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Bc7, then Be4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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