Winning blow: pawn to e6 (e5·18)
c9-16913Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
29. e6 c5 30. dxc5+ Kc7 31. e7
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to e6.
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g4, then e7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #746.
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