Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·26)
c9-21246Puzzle 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. e7 Rxe7 35. Qxe7 Rg8 36. Qf6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to e7.
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxe7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #437.
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