Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·12)
c9-26818Puzzle 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
21. d7 Rb2+ 22. Bc2 Rxc2+ 23. Nxc2 Re6+ 24. dxe6
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to c2 is the sharp choice (#5).
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rb2+, then Bc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #488.
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