Winning blow: pawn to c4 (c2·4)
c9-18296Puzzle 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
30. c4+ bxc4 31. Qg8+ Kc6 32. Nxe5+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#5).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead bxc4, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #238.
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