Winning blow: pawn to c8 (c7·8)
c9-18751Puzzle 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. c8=Q Nc4+ 34. Kb4 Qb6+ 35. axb6
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c8.
- king to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc4+, then Ka2 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #830.
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