Winning blow: pawn to c7 (d6·8)
c9-12675Puzzle 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
21. dxc7 Bb7 22. Bxd5+ Kf8 23. Bd6+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h5, then c8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #97.
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