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Winning blow: pawn to e6 (e5·18)

c9-16913
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

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.

Explore position #746

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