Winning blow: pawn to c3 (b2·14)
c9-09002Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
33. bxc3 Kg7 34. c4 Rf6 35. Kg1 f3 36. Nxa5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+3.3).
- Best move. knight to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Kg7, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #438.
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