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Winning blow: pawn to c6 (c5·11)

c9-12933
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

24. c6 Rxb2+ 25. Kc1 Bd4 26. Qxe8+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to c6.
  • Well found: king to c1 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rxb2+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #910.

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