Winning blow: pawn to c6 (c5·15)
c9-19899Puzzle 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
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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