Winning blow: pawn to c4 (c3·3)
c9-16405Puzzle 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
37. c4 Bxc4+ 38. dxc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bxc4+, then dxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #763.
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