Winning blow: pawn to d8 (d7·9)
c9-18049Puzzle 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. d8=Q Re4 40. Qd3 h5 41. Qxe4+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead a4, then Qxe7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #457.
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