Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·6)
c9-24626Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
38. d7 Ke7 39. Nxf7 Kxf7 40. d8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Well found: knight to f7 (+7.9).
- Strong! pawn to d8 is the sharp choice (+8.2).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Ke7, then Nxf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #755.
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