Winning blow: pawn to e5 (e4·4)
c9-19687Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. e5+ Rg6 26. g3 Qe2 27. d7 Qxc2 28. d8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: pawn to g3 (+4.9).
- Strong! pawn to d7 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- Great move! pawn to d8 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- You win decisive material (+4.9).
- If instead Rg6, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #388.
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