Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·3)
c9-20961Puzzle 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
24. e7 Qf4+ 25. Rf3 Qh2+ 26. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (+9.4).
- Well found: rook to f3 (+9.3).
- Strong! king to e1 is the sharp choice (+11.5).
- You win decisive material (+11.5).
- If instead Qf4+, then Rf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #147.
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