Winning blow: pawn to e6 (e5·17)
c9-15289Puzzle 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
30. e6 b3 31. Rd7+ Kc8 32. Rc6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to e6.
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a3, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #838.
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