Winning blow: pawn to d6 (e5·17)
c9-16474Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
28. exd6 c5 29. Qb7+ Ke6 30. Re1+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead c5, then Qb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #744.
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