Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·18)
c9-15851Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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 a6 27. Bc8+ Kb8 28. Bxa6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to e7.
- Spot on — bishop to c8 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a6, then Bc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
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