Winning blow: queen to d2 (f4)
c9-25956Puzzle 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
11. Qd2 Rxd2+ 12. Bxd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — bishop to d2 (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Rxd2+, then Bxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #346.
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