Winning blow: pawn to c8 (c7·7)
c9-17260Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. c8=Q Kxf5 35. Nd4+ Kg5 36. Qh3
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c8.
- Spot on — knight to d4 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to h3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf5, then Nd4+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #431.
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