Winning blow: queen to d3 (c2)
c9-23280Puzzle 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
17. Qxd3 c5 18. dxc5 bxc5 19. Bxc5 Bg7 20. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+2.6).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- Best move. bishop to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead c5, then dxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #423.
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