Winning blow: pawn to e5 (e4·2)
c9-14637Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
30. e5 Bd5 31. Bb1 Ra8 32. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- bishop to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f2.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Bd5, then Bb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #307.
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