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Winning blow: pawn to c6 (c5·13)

c9-15578
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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