Winning blow: pawn to c6 (d5·9)
c9-11233Puzzle 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
30. dxc6 Kxg6 31. c7 Kg7 32. c8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- pawn to c7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c8.
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead f4, then c7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #836.
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