Winning blow: pawn to d6 (c5·8)
c9-22891Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
8. cxd6+ Kd7 9. Qc6+ Ke6 10. d7+ Kf7 11. dxc8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to d7 is the top choice (+2.8).
- Brilliant! The pawn on c8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #927.
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