Winning blow: pawn to d5 (d4·5)
c9-17713naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
23. d5 Rxe6 24. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — pawn to e6 (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Rxe6, then dxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
SP-540 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
Explore position #540Similar puzzles
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