Winning blow: pawn to e5 (e4·5)
c9-17105Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
12. e5 fxe5 13. dxe5 h4 14. exd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (+5.1).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead fxe5, then dxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #300.
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