Winning blow: pawn to c7 (c6·5)
c9-18330Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
12. c7 Nb7 13. Qd5+ Kh7 14. cxb8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (+2.7).
- Precise: pawn to b8 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb7, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #468.
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