Winning blow: pawn to e6 (e5·12)
c9-10335naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
25. e6+ Kg6 26. e7 Kh7 27. e8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to e7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe6, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #885.
SP-885 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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