Winning blow: pawn to e6 (d5·24)
c9-16618Puzzle 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. dxe6+ Bd3 29. Bxb6+ Ke8 30. Qc6+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nd7, then Qc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #654.
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