Winning blow: pawn to e8 (e7·3)
c9-17342Puzzle 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
32. e8=Q Bc4 33. Qa4 Rg1 34. Rxg1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- queen to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ba4, then Qxa4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #542.
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