Winning blow: pawn to c6 (b5·14)
c9-17637Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
23. bxc6 bxc6 24. Qe5+ Kd8 25. Rb7
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#6).
- A natural move: rook to b7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxc6, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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