Winning blow: pawn to c8 (c7)
c9-15856Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
32. c8=Q+ Ke7 33. Rb7+ Kd6 34. Nf5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Rb7+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #523.
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