Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·18)
c9-12389naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
39. d7 Nd4 40. d8=Q+ Ka7 41. Qa5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to d7.
- Spot on — pawn to d8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nd8, then Qb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #841.
SP-841 · RampartScout — A wing-file king (b or g) and at least one corner knight: the rarest of the six families, just 72 positions.
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