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Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·14)

c9-11350
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

29. d7 Kh7 30. d8=R h5 31. Qe8

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to d7.
  • pawn to d8 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to e8.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead h5, then d8=Q+ and you win the pawn.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #601.

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