Winning blow: pawn to d3 (c2·19)
c9-24194Puzzle 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
19. cxd3 cxb5 20. Qe8 Rd6 21. Bb6 Rc6+ 22. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (+2.5).
- Stunning! bishop to b6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.4).
- Brilliant! The queen on c6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead cxb5, then Qe8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #639.
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