Winning blow: pawn to d5 (c4·4)
c9-08458naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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
18. cxd5 Rd8 19. Rb2 Rxd5+ 20. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- rook to b2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to d3 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Rd8, then Nd3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
SP-175 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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