Winning blow: pawn to e6 (d5)
c9-01503Puzzle 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
12. dxe6 Bxe6 13. Bc2 gxf4 14. Rxf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Bxe6, then Bc2 and you stay on top.
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