Winning blow: pawn to c6 (c5·6)
c9-16195Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
34. c6+ Ka6 35. Qd3+ Ka5 36. Qf5+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (#7).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then a4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #916.
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