Winning blow: pawn to c6 (d5·6)
c9-17116Puzzle 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
29. dxc6 Re7 30. c7 Rxc7 31. Qxc7
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to c7 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd8, then c7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #726.
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