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Winning blow: pawn to c6 (c5·15)

c9-19899
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

25. c6 e6 26. Qb4 Ke8 27. c7

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to c6.
  • queen to b4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to c7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead e6, then Qb4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #312.

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