Winning blow: pawn to e5 (e4·6)
c9-22576Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
14. e5 Rd8 15. d5 Nxf4 16. dxc6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- pawn to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to c6 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Rd8, then d5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #207.
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