Winning blow: pawn to c4 (c2·3)
c9-20240Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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 Nf5 27. Qb3 h4 28. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- queen to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf5, then Qb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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