Winning blow: pawn to e5 (e4·7)
c9-15132Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
13. e5 Bxe5 14. Qxe5 fxg3 15. fxg3 f6 16. Qxa5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: queen to e5 (+3.5).
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (+2.9).
- Best move. queen to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bxe5, then Qxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #677.
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