Winning blow: pawn to g7 (g6·10)
c9-14870Puzzle 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
39. g7 a1=Q 40. Rxa1 Kd7 41. g8=Q
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g7.
- Spot on — rook to a1 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to g8.
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead d4, then g8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #80.
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