Winning blow: pawn to c6 (c5·11)
c9-12933Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
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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