Winning blow: pawn to e4 (d3·15)
c9-27853Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
29. dxe4 Nxh4 30. gxh4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: pawn to h4 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Nxh4, then gxh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #275.
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