Winning blow: pawn to e6 (f5·8)
c9-27457Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. fxe6 Nxe6 18. Nxe6 Qxe6 19. O-O Rf8 20. Bxh7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (+3.2).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- Best move. bishop to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nxe6, then Nxe6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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