Winning blow: pawn to d6 (d5·12)
c9-14160Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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+ Kd7 31. dxe7+ Kxe7 32. Bc5+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to e7 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then dxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #840.
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