Winning blow: pawn to d6 (e5·18)
c9-20778Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. exd6+ exd6 33. Qb6+ Kd7 34. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: queen to b6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead exd6, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
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