Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·11)
c9-22835Puzzle 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
21. e7 Rg8 22. e8=Q Rxe8 23. Rxe8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- pawn to e8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg8, then e8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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