Winning blow: pawn to c3 (b2·6)
c9-05586Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
11. bxc3 Bxc3+ 12. Kf2 Rxc8 13. Ne1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Bxc3+, then Kf2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #77.
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