Winning blow: pawn to e4 (d3·9)
c9-10640Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
33. dxe4 Kd7 34. Kb6 Kd6 35. Kxa6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- king to b6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to a6 is the sharp choice (+7.2).
- You win decisive material (+7.2).
- If instead Kd7, then Kb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #280.
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