Winning blow: pawn to d7 (c6·9)
c9-09678Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
34. cxd7 Ke6 35. d8=Q Kf5 36. Qcd7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: pawn to d8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Re1+, then Rxe1+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #458.
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