Winning blow: pawn to c3 (c2·9)
c9-14697Puzzle 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
29. c3 Bc6 30. Bf5+ Kb8 31. Rb1+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c3.
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#3).
- Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h6, then Bf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #308.
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