Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·23)
c9-14600Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
26. e7 Nxg7 27. Nf6+ Kh8 28. exd8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxg7, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #131.
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