Winning blow: pawn to d6 (d5·7)
c9-27934Puzzle 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
17. d6 Bxd6 18. Bxd6 Qxd6 19. Qxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Well found: bishop to d6 (+6.6).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (+6.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxd6, then Bxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #768.
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