Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·17)
c9-11679Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
29. e7 e4 30. e8=Q Ng5 31. Qg6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to e7.
- pawn to e8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g6, then e8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #366.
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