Winning blow: pawn to d5 (c4·20)
c9-09684Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
39. cxd5 Rb8 40. c6 Ka8 41. cxb7+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rb8, then c6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #839.
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