Winning blow: pawn to e6 (e5·6)
c9-25796Puzzle 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
13. e6 Kf8 14. Bd4 Nxe6 15. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to h8 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf8, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #476.
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