Winning blow: pawn to e6 (d5·15)
c9-20709Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
19. dxe6 d5 20. Nf4 d4 21. Qxb5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- knight to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead d5, then Nf4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #291.
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