Winning blow: pawn to c5 (c4·4)
c9-20573Puzzle 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
38. c5 Rh2 39. Rd3 Kc7 40. Nxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- rook to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rh2, then Rd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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