Winning blow: pawn to d4 (d2·6)
c9-19502Puzzle 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
34. d4 Kc7 35. Qxg3 Kb8 36. Kb2
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to d4.
- Spot on — queen to g3 (#6).
- A natural move: king to b2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g2, then Qxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #682.
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