Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·14)
c9-11350Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
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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