Winning blow: pawn to c8 (c7·3)
c9-09423Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
38. c8=Q Ra7 39. Qe8 Rf7 40. Rc8
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c8.
- queen to e8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rf7, then Bd5 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #593.
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