Winning blow: pawn to c4 (c2)
c9-19240Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
26. c4 Ba6 27. Nc3 Qh8 28. Qd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Bxa4, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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