Winning blow: pawn to d7 (e6·4)
c9-14413Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
33. exd7+ Kf7 34. Qe8+ Kg7 35. d8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (+7.0).
- A natural move: pawn to d8.
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Kf7, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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