Winning blow: pawn to e7 (d6·6)
c9-10427Puzzle 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
27. dxe7+ Ke8 28. Rg8+ Kd7 29. e8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke8, then Rg8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #426.
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