Winning blow: pawn to c3 (c2)
c9-07198Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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
14. c3 Qa2+ 15. Nc2 Bc5 16. Ra1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: knight to c2 (+2.9).
- A natural move: rook to a1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qa2+, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
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