Winning blow: pawn to c4 (c3·4)
c9-23469Puzzle 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
21. c4 Be4+ 22. Kc3 Qc5 23. Rxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: king to c3 (+3.4).
- Strong! rook to e4 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be4+, then Kc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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