Winning blow: pawn to d8 (d7·8)
c9-15704Puzzle 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
32. d8=Q Ka6 33. Nd5 Rxc4 34. Rxc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc7, then Qd5+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #619.
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