Winning blow: pawn to e4 (d3·11)
c9-21871Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
12. dxe4 a5 13. Bxd5+ Nxd5 14. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead a5, then Bxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #920.
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