Winning blow: pawn to c7 (d6·9)
c9-20677Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. dxc7 Bxf5 34. Bxf5+ g6 35. Qf7+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxf5, then Bxf5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #2.
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