Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·11)
c9-26729Puzzle 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
37. d7 Nf2+ 38. Kg1 Nxd1 39. d8=Q Re4 40. Qxd1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d8 is the sharp choice (+6.4).
- Best move. queen to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nf2+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #606.
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