Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·21)
c9-20717Puzzle 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
28. d7 Rd4 29. Rxd4 h6 30. Qa6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — rook to d4 (#7).
- A natural move: queen to a6.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead h6, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #197.
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