Winning blow: pawn to d6 (e5·13)
c9-20887Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
26. exd6+ Kf8 27. Re8+ Rxe8 28. Bxg4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (+5.3).
- Strong! bishop to g4 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #293.
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