Winning blow: pawn to e7 (e6·12)
c9-26212Puzzle 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
29. e7 Ra8 30. e8=B Rxe8 31. Qxe8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- pawn to e8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra8, then e8=B and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #746.
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