Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·9)
c9-19998Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. d7+ Kd8 33. Nf7+ Kc7 34. Qe7
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Rc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #165.
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