Winning blow: pawn to c6 (c5·13)
c9-15578Puzzle 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
31. c6 Be3+ 32. Kb1 Rb5+ 33. Qxb5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c6.
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be3+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #558.
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