Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·2)
c9-14723Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
34. d7 h3 35. d8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Well found: pawn to d8 (+6.7).
- You win decisive material (+6.7).
- If instead h3, then d8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #182.
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