Winning blow: pawn to e5 (e4·11)
c9-20326Puzzle 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
34. e5 Ka8 35. e6 Kb8 36. e7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- pawn to e6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h6, then e6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #763.
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