Winning blow: pawn to e6 (e5·9)
c9-27724Puzzle 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
29. e6 Kd6 30. Rf7 Bb6 31. e7 Bxc7 32. exd8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: rook to f7 (+4.7).
- Strong! pawn to e7 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- Best move. pawn to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd6, then Rf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #620.
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