Winning blow: queen to d2 (b2)
c9-23978Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
22. Qd2 Rxf5 23. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: pawn to f5 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Rxf5, then exf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #702.
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