Winning blow: pawn to e3 (e2·3)
c9-26888Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. e3 Nd5 20. exd4 Rxc3 21. dxc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: pawn to d4 (+3.4).
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd5, then exd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #127.
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