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Winning blow: pawn to e6 (d5·24)

c9-16618
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

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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