Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·22)
c9-09646Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
32. e7 bxa4 33. Rb7+ Kc5 34. e8=Q
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to e7.
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to e8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead bxa4, then e8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #807.
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