Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·20)
c9-16112Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
33. e7 Be5 34. e8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- pawn to e8 develops smoothly.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Be5, then e8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #905.
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