Winning blow: pawn to c3 (c2·3)
c9-13122Puzzle 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
17. c3 Nxb2 18. cxb4 Nxd1 19. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to b4 (+3.4).
- Precise: king to d1 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nxb2, then cxb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #330.
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