Winning blow: pawn to e6 (d5·2)
c9-01658Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
10. dxe6 Ne5 11. a3 Nbc6 12. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- pawn to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead fxe6, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
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