Winning blow: pawn to d5 (e4)
c9-02752Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
14. exd5 Qxe5 15. c3 Bg5 16. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qxe5, then h4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #517.
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