Winning blow: pawn to c4 (c2·7)
c9-23583Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
34. c4 Bxf7 35. Nc6+ Kc7 36. Nxa5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+4.9).
- Strong! knight to a5 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Bxf7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #730.
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