Winning blow: pawn to d6 (d5·9)
c9-23753Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
30. d6 Rb4+ 31. Kc2 Rc4+ 32. Kd3 Rxg4 33. Rxh7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to d3 is the top choice (+4.1).
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Rb4+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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