Winning blow: pawn to d7 (c6·5)
c9-13029Puzzle 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
19. cxd7 Kxd7 20. Re1 Nf6 21. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (+2.2).
- Strong! pawn to e5 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kxd7, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #787.
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