Winning blow: pawn to c6 (c5·9)
c9-19924Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
34. c6 Be5 35. Qe8+ Kh7 36. Qxe5
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c6.
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a3, then Be7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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