Winning blow: pawn to c3 (c2·5)
c9-19481Puzzle 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
30. c3 Qd8 31. Rxc6 Rxc6 32. Qf7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (+4.4).
- A natural move: queen to f7.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qd8, then Rxc6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #638.
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