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Winning blow: pawn to c4 (c3·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

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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