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Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·18)

c9-15851
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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