Winning blow: pawn to e4 (e2·6)
c9-25563Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
17. e4 fxe4 18. dxe4 Kf7 19. O-O Nh7 20. Qxh5+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: pawn to e4 (+4.6).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead fxe4, then dxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #488.
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