Winning blow: pawn to d6 (d5·14)
c9-13976Puzzle 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
30. d6 Nxd6 31. Qd7+ Kf8 32. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to d6.
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxd6, then Rxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #496.
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