Winning blow: pawn to e4 (e2·5)
c9-23495Puzzle 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
16. e4 e6 17. O-O h4 18. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e6, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #276.
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