Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·10)
c9-18024Puzzle 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
25. e7 Rh8 26. Rd8 Kh7 27. Rxe8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (+8.1).
- rook to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (+8.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rh8, then Rd8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #103.
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