Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·21)
c9-22095Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
29. e7 Qxe5 30. Rxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxe5, then Rxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #860.
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