Winning blow: pawn to e4 (e2·3)
c9-20480Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
20. e4 a5 21. Bxg5 b5 22. N1c2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (+3.9).
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead d5, then b5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #165.
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