Winning blow: pawn to e5 (d4·27)
c9-12311Puzzle 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
34. dxe5 Re2+ 35. Kxe2 Kb8 36. Qd6+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — king to e2 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead h4, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #620.
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