Winning blow: pawn to c7 (c6·3)
c9-15654Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
22. c7 Re8 23. c8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — pawn to c8 (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Re8, then c8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #601.
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