Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·4)
c9-24936Puzzle 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
34. d7+ Ke7 35. Qd6+ Kf6 36. Rg1 Qxg1+ 37. Bxg1
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.9).
- Well found: queen to d6 (+7.3).
- Precise: rook to g1 is the top choice (+6.9).
- Great move! bishop to g1 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
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