Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·10)
c9-11126Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
24. d7 Nxd7 25. Rxd7+ Ke6 26. Rxh7 Rxa2 27. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: rook to d7 (+2.3).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (+2.5).
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nxd7, then Rxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
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