Winning blow: bishop to d3 (h7·2)
c9-22145Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
29. Bd3+ Kd4 30. e3+ Qxe3 31. fxe3+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to e3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd4, then e3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #420.
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