Winning blow: pawn to e5 (d4·24)
c9-22981Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
8. dxe5 Rf8 9. Qd4 c6 10. Bxf6+ Rxf6 11. exf6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- queen to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. pawn to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf8, then Qd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #596.
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