Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·16)
c9-11666Puzzle 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
35. d7 Ra8 36. d8=Q+ Ka7 37. Rxb7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to d7.
- Spot on — pawn to d8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ra8, then d8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #782.
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