Winning blow: pawn to c5 (c4·14)
c9-18951Puzzle 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
24. c5+ Ka6 25. Ra3+ Na5 26. Qxe2+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to a3 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka6, then Qxe2+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #62.
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