Winning blow: pawn to c4 (c3)
c9-12985Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
28. c4 Qxa4 29. Rb2 Qa1+ 30. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — rook to b2 (+4.9).
- Strong! rook to b1 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Qxa4, then Rb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #695.
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