Winning blow: pawn to c6 (b5·11)
c9-24364Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
31. bxc6 Rxd5 32. cxd7 Qxd7 33. Rxd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: pawn to d7 (+2.8).
- Strong! rook to d5 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rxd5, then cxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #125.
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