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Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·22)

c9-20826
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

33. d7 Kf7 34. Qd5+ Kg6 35. Nf4+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to d7.
  • Spot on — queen to d5 (#4).
  • Precise: knight to f4 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rxe2, then d8=Q+ and you win the pawn.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #550.

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