Winning blow: pawn to d7 (c6·7)
c9-23505Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. cxd7 Qxh4 20. Bxc7 Bxe4 21. d8=Q+ Qxd8 22. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (+6.1).
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (+6.0).
- Great move! bishop to d8 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxh4, then Bxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #114.
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