Winning blow: pawn to e7 (d6·5)
c9-09206naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
28. dxe7+ Kd7 29. Rfd1+ Kc7 30. Qe5#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Rfd1+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #881.
SP-881 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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