Winning blow: pawn to d6 (e5·14)
c9-24572Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
15. exd6+ Qxd6 16. Bb6+ Kxb6 17. Qxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+4.6).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd6, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #635.
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