Winning blow: pawn to d6 (d5)
c9-13911Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
23. d6+ Kd7 24. Qxa4+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Qxa4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #876.
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