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Winning blow: pawn to e6 (d5·19)

c9-09604
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

29. dxe6+ Bc6 30. Bxc6+ Kxc6 31. g7

Why it works

  • Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — bishop to c6 (#3).
  • A natural move: pawn to g7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead c6, then Qe7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #571.

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