Winning blow: pawn to e5 (e4·10)
c9-11390naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
32. e5 dxe5 33. Nxe5+ Bxe5 34. Qxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead dxe5, then Nxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #169.
SP-169 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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