Winning blow: pawn to d6 (e5·16)
c9-10204Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
32. exd6 Rxd6 33. Qb8+ Kf7 34. Qc7+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxd6, then Ba3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #488.
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