Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·24)
c9-17099Puzzle 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
31. e7 Ra5 32. exf8=R+ Bxf8 33. Qd8+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — pawn to f8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxe7, then Qxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #341.
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