Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·9)
c9-17703Puzzle 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
31. e7 Qxa4+ 32. Kb1 b3 33. e8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (+1.4).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to e8 is the sharp choice (+1.1).
- You win decisive material (+1.1).
- If instead Qxa4+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #671.
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