Winning blow: pawn to e7 (d6·9)
c9-23822Puzzle 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
21. dxe7 Ra1+ 22. Kc2 Rxd1 23. Kxd1 Kc8 24. Qxb4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+6.4).
- Precise: king to d1 is the top choice (+7.0).
- Best move. queen to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.4).
- You win decisive material (+6.4).
- If instead Ra1+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #907.
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