Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·7)
c9-25723Puzzle 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
24. d7 Nxd7 25. Nxd7 Bxf3 26. gxf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: knight to d7 (+4.1).
- Strong! pawn to f3 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Nxd7, then Nxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #208.
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