Winning blow: pawn to d5 (c4·10)
c9-12338Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
37. cxd5 Rxd5 38. e7 Bxe7 39. Rxe7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- pawn to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxd5, then e7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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