Winning blow: pawn to c7 (c6·7)
c9-23381Puzzle 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
33. c7 Ra8 34. c8=Q Rxc8 35. Bxc8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- pawn to c8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c8 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra8, then c8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #700.
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