Winning blow: pawn to c6 (c5·14)
c9-17876Puzzle 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
33. c6 Kxg6 34. c7 b3 35. axb3
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c6.
- pawn to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b3, then axb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #328.
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