Winning blow: pawn to d7 (d6·19)
c9-17155naming 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
36. d7 b4 37. d8=Q b2+ 38. Kxb2
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to d7.
- pawn to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to b2 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead b2+, then Kxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #742.
SP-742 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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