Winning blow: pawn to e6 (e5·19)
c9-19182Puzzle 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
37. e6 d3+ 38. Bxd3 b5 39. e7
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to e6.
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d3+, then Bxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #823.
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