Winning blow: pawn to d3 (c2·17)
c9-23738Puzzle 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
20. cxd3 Rxf6 21. Bg5 Qe5 22. Qxe5 Rxe5 23. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- bishop to g5 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! queen to e5 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- Brilliant! The bishop on f6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxf6, then Bg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #445.
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