Winning blow: pawn to e6 (d5·5)
c9-06703Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
16. dxe6 Be5 17. Bd3 Qxe6 18. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to f2 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Be5, then Bd3 and you win the knight.
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