Winning blow: pawn to e7 (d6·13)
c9-10626Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
20. dxe7 Ng1+ 21. Raxg1 a6 22. e8=R+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd4+, then exd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #522.
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