Winning blow: pawn to c7 (c6·8)
c9-23454Puzzle 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
16. c7 Bxa1 17. Qxa8+ Kg7 18. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: queen to a8 (+4.1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxa1, then Qxa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #272.
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