Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·15)
c9-14623Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. e7+ Kc7 20. e8=Q Bd7 21. Q8xa8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: pawn to e8 (#5).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then e8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #790.
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